Although the Golden State Warriors traded for Schroder, his shooting form has been inconsistent since joining the team, resulting in fluctuating team performance, making it difficult to say that the Warriors have made an absolute profit. Recently, the Warriors lost to the Cavaliers and Clippers, and Curry wanted to lead the team out of their slump against the Philadelphia 76ers' trio lineup featuring Embiid, Paul George, and Maxi. In the game between the Warriors and the 76ers, Curry and Schroder started off playing exceptionally well, continuously sinking three-pointers to help the Warriors take the lead. Although Embiid and Maxi were scoring both inside and outside, the 76ers remained behind. Kuminga, Wiggins, and Curry continued to explode, with the Warriors leading by 16 points at halftime. In the second half, the 76ers relied on Embiid and Paul George to score points, but the other players were unable to contribute. The Warriors, on the other hand, had a collective outbreak, with multiple players contributing, even Draymond Green scored consecutively. The Warriors entered the final quarter with a 25-point lead, and Curry hit two more three-pointers, causing the 76ers to concede defeat. Both teams then used substitutes for training, and the Warriors eventually won by a large margin of 34 points.
Embiid shot 8 for 19, scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a negative plus/minus value of -25. Paul George shot 7 for 12, scoring 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, with a negative plus/minus value of -26, the lowest in the game. Maxi shot 4 for 13, scoring 14 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, with a negative plus/minus value of -24. Yabusele shot 4 for 6, contributing 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Consell IV shot 4 for 8, scoring 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.
The Warriors' star player, Curry, shot 8 for 8 from beyond the arc, scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 steal, with a positive plus/minus value of +32, the highest in the game. Wiggins, Schroder, Kuminga, and Draymond Green all scored over 15 points, with Kuminga particularly outstanding, shooting 8 for 11 and scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal. The trio of Curry, Wiggins, and Kuminga combined for 65 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists, leading the Warriors to a decisive victory.
Newcomer Schroder shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 4 from three-point range, scoring 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, with no turnovers and a positive plus/minus value of +17 (this is Schroder's highest-scoring game since joining the Warriors, and the only game where his shooting percentage exceeded 50%). Curry set another record, becoming the third most in NBA history with 30+ points without any free throws for the seventh time in his career. Curry also became the first among all guards in NBA history to score 30+ points 40 times after turning 35.
US media released statistical data showing that since Christmas, Kuminga has averaged 26.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.1 steals, with a shooting percentage of 54% and a three-point percentage of 39% (the highest in the team for both points and rebounds during the same period). NBA experts from US media analyzed that Kuminga is creating a career peak, and even if Coach Kerr arranges Kuminga to play as a substitute, it cannot stop his explosive performance, helping Curry lead the team to victory. Kuminga's performance continues to improve, and it is evident to the entire league, known to everyone.
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