The Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Golden State Warriors in a back-to-back away game. The Warriors' starting lineup included Wiggins, Green, Davis, Schroder, and Curry; while the 76ers' lineup featured George, Martin, Embiid, Lowry, and Maxi.
In the first quarter, Curry and Schroder of the Warriors unleashed a barrage of three-pointers, quickly building a lead with a 13-4 run that forced a timeout from the 76ers. Upon resuming play, the 76ers struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, while the Warriors continued to score from multiple players, rapidly extending their lead into double digits. Even after Coach Kerr made substitutions, the Warriors maintained their offensive momentum, going on another scoring spree. In contrast, the 76ers were unable to produce any points, ending the first quarter trailing 19-35, a deficit of 16 points.
During the second quarter, with both teams rotating their lineups, the Warriors continued their relentless attack, pushing the lead towards 20 points. As the game seemed to be slipping away, George stepped up to stem the bleeding with his individual scoring ability. The two teams exchanged baskets, with the score at 36-52 as they entered a timeout. Returning to the court, the 76ers attempted to close the gap, with Gordon hitting a three-pointer and Embiid drawing fouls for free throws, prompting another timeout from Coach Kerr. After the break, both teams engaged in a tough battle, with Embiid completing a 2+1 play and Curry responding with a three-pointer. Wiggins added a layup, helping the Warriors maintain a 15-point lead and stabilize the situation. The half concluded with the 76ers trailing 52-68, a deficit of 16 points.
In the third quarter, upon resuming play, Embiid and Maxi carried the 76ers' offense, but Curry's three-pointer extended the lead to over 20 points. Curry's precise pass to Wiggins resulted in another basket, leading to a timeout for Embiid due to a foul. Returning to the court, Embiid fought back with two free throws and a three-pointer, but Curry immediately responded with two three-pointers, matching Embiid shot for shot. Wiggins also contributed with a three-pointer, and Curry followed with a mid-range jumper, effectively putting the game out of reach. Despite Embiid's efforts to keep the team in the game, the Warriors held onto their advantage, ending the third quarter with a commanding lead of 103-78, a difference of 25 points.
The fourth quarter became garbage time, with George returning to score five quick points. However, after Green's layup and Curry's two more three-pointers, the lead ballooned to 30 points, forcing the 76ers to call a timeout and subsequently withdraw their starters, conceding defeat. The Warriors played a couple more possessions before Green intentionally fouled, prompting Coach Kerr to substitute out the starters. Both teams finished the game with their bench players.
In the end, the Warriors secured a decisive home victory over the 76ers with a final score of 139-105. Let's take a closer look at the individual performances of the players!
Curry had an exceptional three-point shooting performance, making all eight of his attempts from beyond the arc without attempting any free throws. He finished the game with 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 30 minutes of play.
Embiid, despite his impressive statistics of 28 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks, was unable to lead his team to victory. His efforts were in vain as the 76ers fell behind by more than 20 points.
Wiggins outperformed George, contributing 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block in 26 minutes of play.
Green had a solid game, scoring 15 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the court.