Through 3 Quarters
The Golden State Warriors are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they’ve been expecting. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the Philadelphia 76ers 73-70.
Golden State has enjoyed the tag-team combination of shooting guard Jordan Poole and small forward Andrew Wiggins. The former has 21 points, while the latter has 20 points in addition to four rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Draymond Green’s foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Philadelphia has been relying on the performance of center Joel Embiid, who has 17 points along with eight boards.
The 76ers haven’t lost 83% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this season, so a victory here would be refreshing.
Who’s Playing
Golden State @ Philadelphia
Current Records: Golden State 21-4; Philadelphia 14-12
What to Know
After a four-game homestand, the Golden State Warriors will be on the road. They will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 8:30 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Wells Fargo Center after having had a few days off. Bragging rights belong to the Warriors for now since they’re up 10-3 across their past 13 matchups.
The Dubs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-94 this past Wednesday. Golden State’s shooting guard Jordan Poole filled up the stat sheet, picking up 20 points.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia has to be aching after a bruising 118-96 loss to the Utah Jazz this past Thursday. The top scorers for the 76ers were center Joel Embiid (19 points), shooting guard Seth Curry (18 points), and power forward Tobias Harris (17 points).
Barring any buzzer beaters, Golden State is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (15-6-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Golden State’s victory brought them up to 21-4 while Philadelphia’s defeat pulled them down to 14-12. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Warriors enter the game with 9.92 steals per game on average, good for second best in the league. But the 76ers rank first in the league when it comes to steals given up per game, with only 6.6 on average. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: ABC
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $98.00
Odds
The Warriors are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the 76ers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Warriors as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Golden State have won ten out of their last 13 games against Philadelphia.
- Nov 24, 2021 – Golden State 116 vs. Philadelphia 96
- Apr 19, 2021 – Golden State 107 vs. Philadelphia 96
- Mar 23, 2021 – Philadelphia 108 vs. Golden State 98
- Mar 07, 2020 – Golden State 118 vs. Philadelphia 114
- Jan 28, 2020 – Philadelphia 115 vs. Golden State 104
- Mar 02, 2019 – Golden State 120 vs. Philadelphia 117
- Jan 31, 2019 – Philadelphia 113 vs. Golden State 104
- Nov 18, 2017 – Golden State 124 vs. Philadelphia 116
- Nov 11, 2017 – Golden State 135 vs. Philadelphia 114
- Mar 14, 2017 – Golden State 106 vs. Philadelphia 104
- Feb 27, 2017 – Golden State 119 vs. Philadelphia 108
- Mar 27, 2016 – Golden State 117 vs. Philadelphia 105
- Jan 30, 2016 – Golden State 108 vs. Philadelphia 105
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Grant Riller: Out (Shoulder)
Injury Report for Golden State
- Klay Thompson: Out (Achilles)
- James Wiseman: Out (Knee)
