Warriors contain Joel Embiid, defeat 76ers

Stephen Curry's 37 points lead Golden State Warriors to 119-107 win over Philadelphia 76ers, ending Sixers' four-game losing streak.

Stephen Curry put on a show, scoring 25 of his 37 points in the second half to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 119-107 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers. Joining Curry in the scoring effort were Jonathan Kuminga with 26 points, Andrew Wiggins with 23, and Brandin Podziemski with 11. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Warriors.

The Sixers fought hard, but a late 11-1 run by the Warriors put the game out of reach, despite Philadelphia's efforts to close the gap with three 3-pointers. Joel Embiid, who returned after missing two games due to a knee injury, finished with 14 points on 5-of-18 shooting. Tobias Harris led the Sixers with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Furkan Korkmaz, Kelly Oubre Jr., Patrick Beverley, and Jaden Springer also contributed to the scoring effort.

The Warriors were on fire, shooting 55.7 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from beyond the arc. They opened the game with a strong shooting performance in the first quarter, but the Sixers managed to maintain a lead thanks to their dominance on the offensive glass.

Golden State eventually took control of the game in the second quarter, closing it on a 16-6 run to take a 52-50 lead at halftime. They extended their lead to 14 points in the third quarter, with Curry leading the charge with 15 points, including four 3-pointers.

The Warriors played without Klay Thompson, who was sidelined due to illness, while the Sixers were missing Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Nicolas Batum, and Robert Covington due to various injuries.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game, with both teams showing resilience and determination. In the end, it was Curry's scoring prowess and the Warriors' strong shooting that made the difference, handing the Sixers their fourth straight loss.

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