Some nights in the NBA feel like a chess match. This one felt more like a takeover.
The Philadelphia 76ers walked into Golden State and walked out with a convincing 113–94 win, controlling the pace, the energy, and eventually the entire night. Even if you missed the game, the message was loud and clear. Philadelphia came ready. The Warriors never quite caught up.
If you are not tracking every box score or injury report, here is the quick, friendly breakdown of what mattered and why it was actually fun to watch.
What happened
The game started competitive, but it did not stay that way. After an early back-and-forth, Philadelphia settled in and started doing what good teams do. They shared the ball. They hit open shots. They punished mistakes. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the drama had mostly left the building.
Final score. 113–94. No confusion there.
Who showed out
Put a star next to VJ Edgecombe’s name. The 76ers guard had one of those nights where everything clicks. He finished with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, slicing through the defense, knocking down shots, and generally looking like a player who is getting very comfortable being “that guy.”
Kelly Oubre Jr. helped set the early tone with quick-strike three-pointers, and Tyrese Maxey added a late dagger that felt more celebratory than necessary. But sometimes you take the shot anyway. Because you can.
Golden State had moments from De’Anthony Melton and Moses Moody, but those moments were exactly that. Moments.
Why it played out this way
Stephen Curry was out with a knee injury, and the absence was impossible to ignore. Without him, Golden State’s offense lost its usual rhythm and spacing. The shots were harder. The lanes were tighter. The margin for error vanished.
Philadelphia did not overthink it. They saw the opening and went straight through it.
When and where
This was a regular season matchup on Golden State’s home floor, which makes the result sting a little more for the Warriors and feel even better for the 76ers.
What’s new
Edgecombe’s performance changes the conversation. This was not just a good game. This was a “pay attention” game. Philadelphia continues to look deeper and more dangerous than casual fans might realize.
What’s happening now
The 76ers are rolling with confidence and cohesion, showing they can win comfortably even without leaning too hard on one star. Golden State is in adjustment mode, juggling rotations and waiting on health updates while trying to stay afloat.
What’s next
Philadelphia will try to carry this momentum into the next stretch and keep climbing. Games like this tend to boost locker-room belief, and belief travels well in the NBA.
For the Warriors, it is about survival and solutions until Curry returns. The questions are not dramatic yet, but they are starting to get louder.
One game does not define a season, but some games tell you exactly who is ready and who is still searching. On this night, Philadelphia had answers. Golden State had homework.
