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Philadelphia 76ers Fall to Golden State Warriors in High-Scoring Affair

The Philadelphia 76ers, with a record of 13-19, faced off against the Golden State Warriors, who held a record of 17-16, in what turned out to be a high-scoring game. The final score saw the Warriors coming out on top with 139 points to the 76ers' 105.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 2:  Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 2, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Game Highlights


The game was characterized by its fast pace and high efficiency from both teams. The Philadelphia 76ers put up a valiant effort but were unable to keep up with the scoring prowess of the Golden State Warriors. Despite their best efforts, including scoring 33 points in the second quarter which was their highest for any quarter during this match, they struggled defensively allowing the Warriors to score over 35 points in each quarter.


Joel Embiid led the charge for the Sixers with an impressive performance that included scoring 28 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. His contribution was significant but not enough to secure a win against a well-rounded Warriors team that saw their bench contribute an astonishing 61 points. Tyrese Maxey also made notable contributions with his all-around play resulting in him finishing with 14 points, six assists, three rebounds along with two blocks and four steals.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 2:  Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 2, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Warriors' Dominance


On the other side of the court, The Golden State Warriors showcased why they are considered one of the most potent offenses in the league. Their remarkable shooting accuracy was on full display as they finished with an overall field goal percentage of 61 percent and were particularly deadly from beyond the arc hitting at a rate of 56 percent.


Their ability to share and move the ball effectively was evident as they racked up an impressive total of forty-one assists compared to seventeen by Philadelphia. This teamwork allowed them not only to control possession but also ensured that they capitalized on their opportunities efficiently.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 2:  Dennis Schroder #71 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 2, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


The Philadelphia Sixers will look forward to bouncing back from this defeat when they visit Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January fourth at six PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it will be broadcasted on YES Network and NBCS-PH TV channels.


This loss serves as learning curve for Philadelphia who will analyze what went wrong defensively while taking positives from their offensive output moving forward into future games.


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