Jordan Poole scores 33 points as the Warriors defeat the 76ers 120-112.

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 120–112, increasing their season record to 39–36. The Clippers and Suns currently hold the fifth and fourth spots in the Western Conference, and the Dubs are only a half-game behind them.

76ers star center Joel Embiid was a force all night. Squaring off against the Warriors undersized frontcourt, Embiid bullied his way inside throughout the game. He finished with 46 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, doing a significant portion of his damage at the free-throw line (19-for-22).

Making matters worse for the Dubs, Sixers forward Tobias Harris was hyper-efficient, finishing 10-for-12 from the field with 23 points. However, Philadelphia needed another scorer to keep up with the Warriors. With James Harden sidelined, Tyrese Maxey recorded 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, but no other Sixers player scored more than 8 points.

While the Sixers were dominating at the free-throw line, the Warriors kept pace from behind the arc. The Warriors scored 30 more points than the 76ers from three over the course of the game. And that’s with a relatively pedestrian 2-for-7 three-point shooting line for Steph Curry.

Jordan Poole led the charge for the Warriors, finishing with a team-high 33 points. He scored 19 in the fourth quarter, including a game-clinching corner three to give the Warriors a five-point lead with less than 1:20 left in regulation. Klay Thompson finished 6-for-13 from three with 21 points. While he struggled from behind the arc, Curry racked up 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 8-for-11 from two-point range.

The highs and lows of Draymond Green were on full display on Friday. While he missed all five of his three-point attempts, he scored 10 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field. He committed five turnovers but was also integral in setting up his teammates for easy shots, racking up a game-high 10 assists.

The Warriors will have one day off before they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on

Sunday. Opening tip is scheduled for 5:30 PM Pacific.

Source: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com