Overview
- Philadelphia beat Golden State 113-94 to sweep a back-to-back and notch its first five-game winning streak since the end of 2023-24.
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe paced the 76ers with 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as Tyrese Maxey was held to 14 points by aggressive defense.
- The teams were depleted, with Joel Embiid rested and Paul George suspended for Philadelphia, and Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler out for Golden State.
- The 76ers controlled the offensive glass 25-8 and limited the Warriors to just two free-throw attempts, creating a decisive physical edge.
- Andre Drummond started for Embiid and posted 12 points and 12 rebounds as reserves Trendon Watford, Adem Bona, Quentin Grimes and Dominick Barlow all contributed, and the Inquirer reported the team may be open to trading Drummond as the deadline approaches.