SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry shined with an impressive performance, scoring 30 points and hitting all eight of his three-point attempts, leading the Golden State Warriors to a decisive 139-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Golden State jumped out to a commanding start, leading 35-19 after the first quarter. The Warriors continued to build on their lead, going into halftime ahead by 16 points, and by the end of the third quarter, they had pushed the advantage to 25.
By the conclusion of the third period, Curry had already tallied 24 points, achieving a perfect 6 for 6 from beyond the arc. He began the fourth quarter with back-to-back three-pointers that stretched the Warrior lead to an impressive 30 points before exiting the game shortly after as both teams opted to rest their starters.
From the bench, Jonathan Kuminga contributed significantly with 20 points.
For the 76ers, Joel Embiid was the standout performer, dominating the court with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Both he and Curry played through injuries, with Curry managing a right thumb sprain and Embiid dealing with a left foot sprain after sitting out the previous loss against the Kings.
**Key Takeaways**
76ers: Despite having their star trio of Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George on the floor, Philadelphia faced back-to-back defeats after previously winning four matches in a row. The team struggled defensively, allowing Curry to flourish while giving up multiple open three-point opportunities.
Warriors: This victory marked an important win for Golden State against a fully-equipped 76ers squad. The Warriors had been struggling, losing 13 out of their last 17 games, but showcased flashes of the sharp, efficient offense that had earlier buoyed them to a 12-3 start.
**Key Moment**
Curry’s scoring surge included 13 points in the third quarter alone, highlighted by two consecutive long-range three-pointers. The second shot, which banked in, put Golden State up 89-68 with 4:49 left in the quarter, prompting Curry to jokingly raise his hands in disbelief at his hot shooting.
**Key Stat**
The Warriors exhibited excellent shooting throughout, hitting 56% of their three-point attempts (22 of 39) and boasting an overall shooting percentage of 61% from the field.
**Up Next**
On Saturday, both teams will look to bounce back, as the Warriors prepare to host the Grizzlies while the 76ers are set to visit the Nets.
Correction: It has been clarified that Curry scored 24 points by the end of the third quarter, not at halftime.