Best and worst from Sixers-Warriors: Joel Embiid’s dominant second half, Matisse Thybulle’s stellar D and more
Joel Embiid finished with a game-high 26 points and nine rebounds. He went 11-for-11 from the foul line. Sixteen of his points came after intermission.
Joel Embiid of the Sixers raises his arms to the crowd late in their victory over the Warriors at the Wells Fargo Center.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Best performance: Joel Embiid finished with a game-high 26 points and nine rebounds. He went 11-for-11 from the foul line. Sixteen of his points came after intermission.
Worst performance: Nemanja Bjelica was a defensive liability. The Golden State reserve forward scored three points while missing 3 of 4 shots, all three-pointers. He also was a game-worst minus-23.
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Best defensive performance: Matisse Thybulle finished with two blocks and held Steph Curry to one of his worst shooting performances of the season. Curry shot 6-for-20, including missing 11 of 14 three-pointers, en route to scoring 18 points.
Worst statistic:The Warriors struggled from three-point land. They made only 12 of 48 (25%).
Best statistic: The Sixers were clutch from the foul line. They made 23 of 26 free throws (88.5%).
Stephen Curry of the Warriors dunks during warm-ups. He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Fans wait in hopes of getting the autograph of Stephen Curry of the Warriors. He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Fans wait in hopes of getting the autograph of Stephen Curry of the Warriors. He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Steph Curry of the Warriors goes into the stands to greet a friend. He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
A fan holds a sign predicting Stephen Curry breaking the 3-point record held by Ray Allen. Steph Curry of the Warriors can break the NBA record for 3-pointers in their game against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry of the Warriors sings autographs after warming up for the game He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Steph Curry of the Warriors signs autographs. He can break the NBA record for 3-pointers with 10 made3-pointers against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry, center, of the Warriors is introduced as part of the starting lineup for their game against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Matisse Thybulle of the Sixers takes a hard fall after tripping over the legs of Andrew Wiggins, left, of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Andre Drummond of the Sixers dunks over Draymond Green of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid, center, of the Sixers has his shot blocked by Draymond Green of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry, center, of the Warriors drives between Joel Embiid, left, and Matisse Thybulle of the Sixers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey, center, of the Sixers shoots over Draymond Green of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Seth Curry, left, of the Sixers and Andrew Wiggins of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Matisse Thybulle, left, of the Sixers plays defense against Stephen Curry of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Matisse Thybulle, left, of the Sixers plays defense against Stephen Curry of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid, left, of the Sixers getsstripped of the ball by Kevin Looney of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Danny Green of the Sixers Draymond Green of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry, center, of the Warriors drives between Joel Embiid, left, and Seth Curry of the Sixers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry, right, of the Warriors drives by his brother, Seth Curry, of the SIxers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Coach Doc Rivers, left, of the Sixers argues a call during their game with the Warriors at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry of the Warriors shoots a 3-pointer over Joel Embiid, left, during the 1st half. Curry could break the NBA record for 3-pointers during their game against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Tobas Harris, left, of the Sixers shoots around Draymond Green of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
JordanPoole, right, of the Warriors passes around Joel Embiid, center, and Matisse Thybulle of the Sixers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Danny Green, center, of the Sixers has his shot blocked by Kevon Looney, left, of the Warriors during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Matisse Thybulle of the Sixers acelebratesafter making a 3-pointer against the Warriors during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry, left, of the Warriors changes directions against Tobias Harris of the Sixers during the 1st half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Seth Curry, left, of the Sixers steals the ball away from his brother Stephen Curry of the Warriors late in their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021. The steal led to a layup for Seth.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers raises his arma to the crowd late in their victory over the Warriors at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Stephen Curry of the Warriors failed to break the NBA record for 3-pointers during their game against the Sixers at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Matisse Thybulle, left, of the Sixers greets Stephen Curry of the Warriors after their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021. Thybulle guarded Curry most of the game.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Seth Curry, right, of the Sixers greets his brother Stephen Curry of the Warriors after their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 11, 2021.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
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