Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers live stream

While the NBA has continued to be very huge with its mass following worldwide, on January 3, 2025, the Golden State Warriors will host the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. This would have been a highly anticipated shot aimed at the target and an exciting encounter with high-towering key players-in fact, far-reaching consequences for each team going into deep playoff contention of the 2024-25 season.
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Golden State Warriors: In Pursuit of Consistency
The ever-green Stephen Curry has always led the Golden State Warriors as one of those teams that command respect given their high-scoring offense and veteran leadership. Coming into this match with the 76ers, the team goes in with a remarkable offensive game plan. On average, the Warriors score 111.5 points per game, which makes them one of the leading teams in the league. The ball movement has been great on their side - 28.4 assists per game - with the best in the league. Sharing of the ball by the Warriors to create open shots has been very crucial to the offensive success, and it won't be any different in this one.
Curry is a two-time MVP and still one of the main building blocks to this offense. He continues to shoot at an above-average rate this season, netting 22.0 points on 43.7 percent field goal shooting with an unprecedented 92.3 percent at the line. He stretches the floor with shots, creates tough shots, and somehow opens possibilities for his teammates by being one of the most dangerous threats in the game.
But it is not all about offense for the Warriors. In rebounding, Kevon Looney has indeed been very instrumental. Looney adds 6.9 rebounds per game to form the key of so many second-chance opportunities that come Golden State's way. Dominant on the glass, averaging 47.3 rebounds per game, the Warriors will have a clear advantage over their opponents, and this might prove to be the seal of victory against a stubborn 76ers team.
The next player of interest on the Warriors will be Draymond Green. He continues to be one of the more effective players on both sides of the hardwood, remaining the anchor of this team on that side of the floor. He averages 1.11 blocks per game while being ultra-active in blowing plays up and bringing great protection at the rim for the Warriors. He can be more handy with his leadership and versatility as he may be asked at times to guard against the strong offense of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers: How Tyrese Maxey Emerged and the Defensive Balance
The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more solid contenders under head coach Nick Nurse's guidance this season in the Eastern Conference. The club has been built on good defense, rebounding, and efficient scoring. Though the 76ers average 107.2 points per game, they more than likely won't be able to keep pace with the explosive offense from the Warriors, but all the ingredients can be created for a high-scoring affair.
Tyrese Maxey has been the breakout star this season for the 76ers. He elevates his game to the next level since he can attack the rim, shoot the perimeter, and create for himself at an average of 25.9 points per game on 42.3% shooting from the field. He thus became key to the 76ers. This will be a very big scoring game from Maxey, as he needs to match up with Curry's offensive production and provide a constant scoring option for the 76ers.
Aside from Maxey, Philadelphia heavily relies on the presence of veteran Andre Drummond. He does average 8.0 rebounds per game, including 5.3 defensive rebounds. Controlling the glass, Drummond is very important to the 76ers. That can almost be a tough exam for Drummond, giving his best defensive performance along with best second-chance opportunities since the Warriors are strong on the glass. Martin is expected to get leaned on as one of the means of the 76ers' defense since he averages 0.67 blocks per game. The forward will also look to help protect the rim against easy Golden State baskets.
That's gonna be the calling card pretty much throughout this year about Philadelphia's team: D. Golden State gets to go up and down, just runs this high-powered offense, whereas on the contrary, the 76ers sit number one in the league at an abysmal 103.2 points per game. That's the side which is going to need one big performance if they're to be in any type of contention against a powerful offence such as Golden State. How well the 76ers can disrupt the ball movement and flowing offence of Golden State could decide how much they win this game.
Injury Updates and Team News
Injuries are going to be one key determinant into how this game plays itself out. The Warriors will be without both Brandin Podziemski due to an abdominal injury and Gary Payton II with a calf issue; both are day-to-day. His absence - specially the defensive presence of Payton - could prove big against a team like the 76ers that feasts off really strong performances. Meanwhile, Jared McCain won't feature for the 76ers as he has still been managing his injured meniscus. Apart from that, KJ Martin was listed as day-to-day with an injury to his foot. It could hurt their depth on defense.
Head-to-Head History: A Competitive Rivalry
Of late, head-to-head matches have been going the way of the Golden State Warriors. In the last five matches between them, the Warriors have come out winners three times. The Warriors beat their opponents this season twice, with a convincing 117-107 on January 31, 2024, and a thumping 127-104 on February 8, 2024. Analysts have added that it's about reasons for success, and coming right from the top is Curry leading that charge in both the depth of offensive firepower and tempo.
The 76ers can hang with the Warriors, taking down Golden State by a score of 118-106 earlier this season in December of 2022. The 76ers are going to try to build off that momentum in pulling off the upset, but it would take executing their defensive game plan to perfection along with capitalizing on every single mistake made by the Warriors.
Game Prediction: Can Warriors Ward Off 76ers?
The Golden State Warriors enter this game as favorites with the superior offense, rebounding, and home-court advantage. It's that depth on offense, added up together with shooting from Steph Curry, that usually keeps them atop. Having said that, the Philadelphia 76ers will not be the team one just looks down upon. That easily ravages the Golden State rhythm, something which they can achieve with good setup and Tyrese Maxey leading from the front, and therefore means the 76ers have all tools in the kitty to give a battle.
That would leave this game likely coming down to just how well the 76ers will be able to handle the Golden State explosive offense, plus just how much damage heaviest hitter Maxey is capable of on the other side. This one projects to likely feature rebounding dominance for the Warriors, and expected strong shooting from Curry might set the team up with a victory. Of course, the 76ers might capitalize on lapses in those areas to sneak in some second-chance baskets.
Key Stats to Watch
Golden State Warriors' offensive rating: 111.5 PPG
Philadelphia 76ers' offensive rating: 107.2 PPG
Golden State Warriors' rebounding: 47.3 RPG (No. 1 in NBA)
Rebounding: Philadelphia 76ers, 40.0 RPG
Stephen Curry: 22.0 PPG, 43.7% FG, 92.3% FT
Tyrese Maxey: 25.9 PPG, 42.3% FG, 83.3% FT
How to Watch Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
It will be broadcast by TNT, and it also streams on services like Fubo TV. If fans are not in the United States, they will be able to use a VPN to view the action wherever they might be in the world. SiriusXM has the live coverage to bring play-by-play and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at all the action.
Conclusion
Setting up this as one of the great matchups this coming January 3, 2025, are the Golden State Warriors versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Matching up two of the most high-powered offenses in basketball will include key players such as Stephen Curry and Tyrese Maxey, who know each other very well. More-than-meets-the-eye describes this contest since, on paper, this was supposed to be high action from the tip-off, with the Warriors trying to continue dominance and the 76ers trying to prove they could stand among the best. Keep your eyes open for this one-likely to be one of the more memorable games in the 2024-25 season.