Stephen Curry scores 30 points on all eight attempts in the Warriors’ 139-105 victory over the 76ers.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his three-point attempts as the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco.
Golden State led 35-19 after the first quarter and extended a 16-point halftime lead to 25 at the end of the third quarter.
Curry had 24 points by the end of the third quarter after making 6 of 6 three-pointers. He hit back-to-back 3-pointers early in the fourth to put the Warriors up by 30 and left the game after both coaches emptied their benches minutes later.
Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points off the bench, while Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 28 points and 14 rebounds.
Curry played through a sprained right thumb with tape on his right hand and Embiid played through a sprained left foot after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Kings.
Philadelphia had their “big three” of Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George on the court, but they lost back-to-back games after winning four straight. The 76ers gave up a high-scoring season, allowing Curry to get going and get plenty of open looks from beyond the arc.
Golden State got a needed back-to-back win against a 76ers team with all three stars healthy. The Warriors, who have lost 13 of 17, have shown glimpses of their sharp and efficient offense that has led them to a 12-3 start.
Curry scored 13 points in the third quarter, including consecutive deep 3-pointers, the second of which gave the Warriors an 89-68 lead with 4:49 left in the third quarter. Curry then raised both hands to his head in mock disbelief.
The Warriors shot 56% (22 of 39) from three and 61% from the field overall.
Both teams play on Saturday, with the Warriors hosting the Grizzlies and the 76ers visiting the Nets.
