The Philadelphia 76ers faced a disappointing setback as they suffered a significant defeat against the Golden State Warriors, losing by 34 points. This loss marked the second consecutive defeat for the Sixers, who had hoped to bounce back after a narrow loss to the Sacramento Kings earlier in the week. The absence of star center Joel Embiid in the previous game was felt, but his return did not yield the expected results against a Warriors team that had been struggling.

Embiid played for 31 minutes, scoring 28 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, but the team struggled offensively. The Warriors showcased exceptional shooting, hitting 61 percent of their shots, including an impressive 100 percent from three-point range by star player Steph Curry, who scored 30 points. Other Warriors players like Andre Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Dennis Schroder contributed significantly, leading to a dominant performance.