Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors
PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in this NBA matchup , with Golden State struggling on the road after winning only four of twelve away games. Stephen Curry's recent strong performances were halted by an injury that has sidelined him for the past two games, with expectations he will miss the next three as well. The absence of basketball's greatest shooter means a heavier load will fall on Jimmy Butler, who has been stepping up in scoring and playmaking. While shot quality data is unavailable for both teams, the Warriors rank 29th in points in the paint while leading the league in three-point attempts, making them a perimeter-heavy offensive force.
The 76ers have made it increasingly clear that this is Tyrese Maxey's team, as the dynamic guard is averaging 32.5 points per game and ranks as the league's third-leading scorer. The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford, while Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Quentin Grimes are listed as questionable. Philadelphia's transition game could spell trouble for the Warriors, as the 76ers rank sixth in the league with 17.8 fastbreak points per game. The 76ers enter as betting favorites at 1.60 odds, implying a 63 percent likelihood they prevail in this Eastern Conference tilt.