The Golden State Warriors once again had to overcome a double digit deficit and their own malaise to pull off a hard fought and close win against a Joel Embiid-less but dangerous 76er squad in Philly. Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and DeMarcus Cousins combined for 87 points. Compensating for Klay Thompson’s absence, the Warriors received a huge boost of scoring off the bench from Damion Lee with 12. Here are a few observations from the Warriors’ 120-117 over the 76ers.
In the games opening possessions, Philadelphia made it a point to draw DeMarcus Cousins away from the paint and on to the perimeter.