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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ loss vs. Sixers, 102-93

Following the Warriors’ late loss to the Sixers on Saturday, the NBA community on Twitter weighed in with different reactions. Here’s what fans and analysts were saying.

History will have to wait another day. 

Heading into Saturday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, Steph Curry needed only 10 more 3-pointers to pass Hall of Famer Ray Allen’s record for most made triples in NBA history. 

However, Curry finished the contest shooting a quiet 3-of-14 from beyond the arc. Sixers wing Matisse Thuybulle provided fierce defense, limiting Curry to only 18 points on 6-of-20 shooting from the floor on Saturday night. 

With Curry struggling to get off a jumper, Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins helped pace the Warriors. Poole scored a team-high 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the floor. Wiggins added 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the floor with four boards and four assists. 

Despite Wiggins and Poole’s efforts, the Warriors couldn’t answer a late surge from the Sixers. Behind Joel Embiid, Philadelphia outscored Golden State 32-20 in the final frame on the way to a 102-93 victory. 

Following the Warriors’ loss to drop their record to 21-5, the NBA Twitter community chimed in with a bevy of different reactions. Here is a look at what fans and analysts were saying about Curry, Poole, Wiggins and the Warriors on Saturday night.

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Sixers vs. Warriors: Lineups, injury report and broadcast info for Wednesday

All you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s Sixers vs. Warriors game, including how to watch and stream the contest.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, family will be on the court when the Golden State Warriors host the Philadelphia 76ers at San Francisco’s Chase Center. Warriors guard Steph Curry will lace up across from his brother Seth and the Sixers.

While Curry is quickly building a Most Valuable Player campaign with 28.4 points on 45.5% shooting from the field, his brother has had his own hot start to the 2020-21 NBA season. Philadelphia’s Curry is averaging 15.4 points on 50.3% shooting from the field with 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Below is how to watch the game, injury reports, probable lineups and everything else you need to know about Wednesday’s tilt at the Chase Center.

How to watch the game:

    • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 24
    • Time: 7 p.m. PT
    • TV Channel: ESPN
    • Radio: 95.7 The Game (Bay Area)
    • Location: Chase Center

Warriors vs. Sixers notable injuries:

Golden State:

    • Andre Iguodala – Out – Right Knee Soreness

Philadelphia:

    • Joel Embiid – Out – Health and Safety Protocols
    • Tobias Harris – Out – Left Hip; Soreness
    • Ben Simmons – Out – Personal Reasons

Probable Starting Lineups:

Philadelphia 76ers:

    • F Georges Niang – No. 20 – Iowa State
    • F Matisse Thybulle – No. 22 – Washington
    • C Andre Drummond – No. 1 – Georgetown
    • G Seth Curry – No. 31 – Duke
    • G Tyrese Maxey – No. 0 – Kentucky

Golden State Warriors

    • F Draymond Green – No. 23 – Michigan State
    • F Andrew Wiggins – No. 22 – Kansas
    • C Kevon Looney – No. 5 – UCLA
    • G Steph Curry – No. 30 – Davidson
    • G Jordan Poole – No. 3 – Michigan

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Players around the NBA react on Twitter to Steph Curry’s 49 point performance vs. Sixers on Monday

Following Steph Curry’s 49 point explosion against the Philadelphia 76ers, players around the league chimed in with reactions on Twitter.

Coming off a 47 point effort against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, Steph Curry showed no signs of slowing down against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

The seven-time All-Star point guard led the Warriors past the eastern conference-leading Sixers with a game-high 49 points on 14-of-28 shooting from the floor with five assists and three rebounds in 37 minutes. Behind Curry, the Warriors pushed past the Sixers in an upset victory on the road, 107-96.

Curry caught fire from long distance, drilling 10 triples on 17 attempts from deep. Curry’s effort against Philadelphia was the sixth time in the 2020-21 campaign he drilled 10 or more 3-pointers.

Reaching 49 points, Curry surpassed Kobe Bryant as the only player to tally 30 or more points in 11 consecutive contests at age 33 or older. During his 11 game run, the two-time Most Valuable Player is averaging 40 points on 54.1% shooting from the floor and 49.7% from beyond the arc in 35 minutes per contest.

Following his scorching performance on Monday night, players around the NBA chimed in on social media with different responses to Curry’s 49 point explosion. Below are some of the top reactions from around the league.

3 things to know: Warriors ride another massive performance from Steph Curry past Sixers, 107-96

Behind a brilliant 49 point effort from Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors pushed past the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, 107-96.

Despite being listed as questionable for Monday’s contest after rolling his ankle against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Steph Curry suited up against the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers on Monday evening.

Coming off 10 consecutive performances with 30 or more points, no injury was slowing down Golden State’s seven-time All-Star point guard. Curry exploded for a game-high 49 points on 14-of-28 shooting from the floor with five assists and three rebounds in 37 minutes.

Curry sizzled from beyond the arc, hitting 10 triples on 17 attempts against the Sixers. His hot-shooting against Philadelphia was the sixth time this season Curry has registered double-figures in made 3-pointers.

Along with sealing a victory, 107-96, Curry’s performance pushed him past Kobe Bryant to become the only player to score 30 or more points in 11 consecutive contests at age 33 or older.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Curry will have the opportunity to extend his scoring streak on Wednesday in a duel with Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards.

Kevon Looney on the glass

While Curry cooked from long distance, Kevon Looney controlled the glass. In a matchup with Most Valuable Player candidate Joel Embiid, Looney tallied a career-high 15 boards in 34 minutes.

Along with registering a new career-best effort on the glass, the veteran center tacked on five points on 2-of-4 shooting from the floor against Embiid and the Sixers.

Kelly Oubre Jr. returns

After missing five consecutive games with an injured wrist, Kelly Oubre Jr. made his return to the Warriors rotation on Monday night. Instead of joining Curry in the starting backcourt, Oubre Jr. came off the bench in his first game back.

The explosive wing recorded nine points on 2-of-6 shooting from the field with two rebounds in 22 off the bench against the Sixers. While he had a quiet appearance in the boxscore, Oubre Jr. returned to form with an emphatic highlight-reel dunk in the first quarter.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

Damion Lee

With Curry leading Golden State’s charge, Damion Lee provided solid minutes off the bench in Philadelphia.

Behind Curry, Lee added 12 points on an efficient 5-of-6 shooting from the floor with six boards, an assist and a block in 32 minutes off the bench. Lee shot a perfect clip from beyond the arc, hitting a pair of triples on two attempts from outside.

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Warriors at Sixers: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, rookie watch, previous result, start time on April 19

After dropping a battle to the Celtics, the Warriors will continue their road swing with a tilt against the 76ers. Here are all the details.

After ripping off four consecutive victories for the first time in the 2020-21 season, the Golden State Warriors win streak came to a close with a tight loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

Despite Saturday’s loss, Steph Curry notched his 10th consecutive performance with 32 or more points. The seven-time All-Star point guard tallied a game-high 47 points on 15-of-27 shooting from the floor, including 11 triples in a thrilling duel with Jayson Tatum.

As the Warriors continue their road swing with a stop against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Curry is listed as questionable for the contest due to ankle soreness. The Golden State point guard rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter against the Celtics on Saturday.

Before the Warriors meet the Sixers, here are all the details you need to know about Monday’s contest.

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3 things to know: Warriors struggle to close after fiery comeback bid vs. 76ers, 108-98

After erasing a 24 point lead, the Warriors couldn’t finish a comeback bid against the Sixers in the fourth quarter. Here are three things to know from Golden State’s 108-98 loss to Philadelphia.

Despite a late push, the Golden State Warriors couldn’t complete a comeback bid against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center, dropping the contest. Without Steph Curry, the Warriors struggled to get moving offensively as the Eastern Conference-leading Sixers jumped out to a commanding lead.

Yet, when the Warriors wiped away Philadelphia’s lead with a gritty comeback, Steve Kerr’s rotation lacked a needed-closer in the fourth quarter. After eliminating a 24 point Philadelphia lead, the Warriors carried a five-point advantage heading into the final 12 minutes of the contest.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Following Golden State’s lead by Kelly Oubre Jr., Damion Lee and Jordan Poole, the Sixers turned it back on in the fourth quarter. Tobias Harris sparked Philadelphia’s late run, scoring nine of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter. The Sixers outscored the Warriors 28-13 in the fourth quarter to shut the door on a potential comeback, closing the contest 108-98 at Chase Center.

Along with his 25 points, Harris led the Sixers with a double-double effort, recording 13 boards and four assists in 36 minutes. Timothy Bradley added another double-double for the 76ers, tallying 18 points on a perfect 8-of-8 from the field with 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes.

After a pair of losses, the Warriors will travel to California’s state capital for a battle with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at 7 p.m. PT.

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Ugly start

Without Curry in the starting lineup, the Sixers opened the contest with a knockout punch, outscoring the Warriors by 18 points in the first 12 minutes. Ben Simmons notched 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting to lead Philadelphia.

While six different members of the 76ers scored four or more points, the Warriors struggled to find the bottom of the net. Golden State shot 7-of-21 from the field and 0-of-6 from beyond the arc in the first quarter. Jordan Poole paced the Warriors with only four points on 1-of-4 shooting from the field in the opening quarter.

Kelly Oubre Jr.

With trade rumors swirling, Oubre Jr. helped carry the Warriors without Curry against the 76ers. The Kansas product registered a team-high 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field with 10 boards, three assists and a block in 35 minutes for Golden State.

James Wiseman

After missing three games in the NBA’s health and safety protocol, James Wiseman made his return to the Warriors rotation. Instead of coming off the bench, Kerr slid the second-overall pick from the 2020 draft back into the starting lineup.

In his first appearance in the starting lineup since Jan., the rookie filed a double-figure scoring effort with 11 points on 5-of-13 shooting from the floor. Wiseman added four boards, two assists and a block in 26 minutes against the Sixers.

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Sixers vs. Warriors: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, rookie watch, previous result, start time on March 23

After a three-game road swing, the Warriors return to Chase Center for a battle with the Sixers. Here are all the details on how to watch.

After a three-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors return to Chase Center on Tuesday for a tilt with the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to the contest, the Warriors will be getting some much-needed reinforcements.

Following a three-game absence, James Wiseman and Eric Paschall will return to the Warriors’ rotation after being cleared from the NBA’s health and safety protocol. Kevon Looney will also return to the lineup following a one-game stint in the health and safety protocol. While the Warriors will get help in the frontcourt, they will still be without Steph Curry. The seven-time All-Star will miss his third consecutive game with a tailbone contusion.

Without Curry, the Warriors will lean on Jordan Poole in a matchup with Ben Simmons. Since entering the starting lineup with Curry sidelined, the second-year guard is averaging 25.5 points on 55.6% shooting from the field with 3.5 assists and three rebounds per contest.

Before the Warriors welcome the Sixers to San Francisco, below are all the details for Tuesday’s contest.

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Joel Embiid posts double-double in return, Sixers beat Warriors

Joel Embiid returned from his finger injury to help lead the Sixers past the Warriors Tuesday night.

On an emotional night where the actual basketball game took somewhat of a backseat, the Philadelphia 76ers powered through the emotion to defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-104.

It was the first time the Sixers took the court since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and the team and players offered a plethora of tributes, from messages on their sneakers, to several moving pregame tributes, to Joel Embiid getting permission from Sixers legend Bobby Jones to wear his retired No. 24.

Understandably, the start of the game lacked in energy after the heaviness of the pregame activities. The Warriors took a one-point lead after the first quarter, but the Sixers responded in the second and carried a five-point advantage into the break.

Golden State trimmed a point off the Sixers lead in third, but Philadelphia maintained control in the fourth on their way to an 11-point victory.

Joel Embiid returned from a nine-game absence to lead the Sixers with, appropriately, 24 points. He added 10 rebounds while shooting 9-of-13 from the floor while wearing Bryant’s No. 24.

The big man got plenty of help in a balanced effort from the Sixers. Ben Simmons added 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Simmons was 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. Al Horford nearly produced a triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Tobias Harris added 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Shake Milton chipped in 11 points, getting his second straight start in the absence of Josh Richardson.

Raul Neto was huge off the bench for the Sixers, pouring in a season-high 19 points. Furkan Korkmaz added eight, while Matisse Thybulle had five and Zhaire Smith had three.

The Sixers shot 51.2% from the field and a respectable 34.4% from 3.

It was a tough night, and the Sixers deserve credit for being able to manage the emotion and get a victory as they battle for playoff positioning in the East.

The organization, too, deserves credit for finding classy, moving ways to honor Bryant, his contributions to the game, and his connections to Philadelphia.

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Sixers, Warriors honor Kobe Bryant with violations to start game

The violations were just a part of what the Sixers and Warriors did to honor Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers took the court Tuesday night for the first time since the tragic passing of Philadelphia-native Kobe Bryant, hosting the Golden State Warriors at Wells Fargo Center. It was sure to be an emotional night, and the Sixers worked hard to find appropriate ways to honor Bryant’s memory.

One of those ways was following the lead of other NBA teams who have taken the court since Sunday’s shocking news and having each team take a violation to start the game.

The Sixers won the opening tip, and Ben Simmons stood in the backcourt and took an eight-second violation. The Warriors then took their turn, allowing the 24-second clock to run out. Of course, Bryant wore the numbers 8 and 24 during his legendary career with the Lakers.

It’s not a surprise the teams elected to go this route, both because of the standard that had been set and because Al Horford had expressed his approval of the gesture after seeing teams do it on Sunday.

In addition to the violations, the Sixers put on a moving pregame tribute that included a 33-second moment of silence in honor of Bryant’s number at nearby Lower Merion High School, his Lower Merion jersey being displayed pregame, nine beams of light shining on the court in memory of each of the victims of the accident, nine rings of the bell, and the Sixers wearing No. 8 or No. 24 Bryant Sixers jerseys pregame. Joel Embiid also received permission from Sixers legend Bobby Jones to wear his retired No. 24.

It was an emotional night in South Philly and the Sixers produced some wonderful tributes to Bryant.