Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers
PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors (27-23) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (27-21) at Chase Center on Tuesday , setting up a clash between two teams with contrasting momentum heading into the contest. The Warriors lead the league in three-point shooting frequency at 50.5% of their attempts, while the 76ers rank 24th in three-point efficiency , creating a fundamental stylistic mismatch that could define the game's flow. Philadelphia arrives on a three-game winning streak, while Golden State has split its last four contests , giving the visiting team a slight edge in confidence. However, the Warriors will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities, as they allow high-quality three-pointers at the worst rate in the league while ranking 29th in defending attacks at the rim.
The 76ers feature efficient free-throw shooting ranked third in the league but struggle with turnovers and isolation-heavy offensive sets , presenting both opportunities and constraints for their attack against Golden State's turnover-forcing defense. Golden State forces turnovers at the fourth-best rate while excelling at ball movement with the sixth-best passing efficiency , setting up a strategic battle between Philly's isolation tendencies and the Warriors' ball-movement philosophy. Joel Embiid is currently playing his best basketball of the season while Tyrese Maxey represents an All-Star caliber threat , giving the 76ers star power to match Golden State's championship pedigree. This marks the Warriors' final game before the February 5 trade deadline and the first game of Black History Month celebrations , adding significance beyond the box score to an already compelling matchup.