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Sixers Edge Warriors 99-98 on Rookie Putback and Maxey's Last-Second Block

Injury absences plus Joel Embiid's limited return left depth pieces to decide a game settled in the final second.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 4: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • VJ Edgecombe tipped in Tyrese Maxey’s miss with 0.9 seconds left, and Maxey blocked De'Anthony Melton at the buzzer to secure the win.
  • Joel Embiid returned to Philadelphia’s lineup and scored 12 points after late-day upgrades, while Paul George did not play.
  • Golden State played without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, fell behind by 24, then used a 15-0 run to briefly take a late lead.
  • Draymond Green left in the second quarter with a right-foot injury and did not return.
  • De'Anthony Melton made his season debut for the Warriors and scored 14 points as the road trip continues in Cleveland on Saturday, with the 76ers visiting Milwaukee on Friday.