The Golden State Warriors faced the Philadelphia 76ers with Joel Embiid returning after missing two games due to knee soreness. However, Klay Thompson was out due to illness. Draymond Green's early fouls affected the game, and Jonathan Kuminga showcased his growth. Steph Curry's exceptional performance, scoring 37 points and making 8 three-pointers, led the Warriors to a 119-107 victory. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury after a collision with Jonathan Kuminga, causing him to leave the game and undergo an MRI. The injury was unrelated to his recent knee issue. The incident reignited discussions about the NBA's 65-game minimum requirement for awards, with Draymond Green and others criticizing the rule.
.@stephenasmith calls out Draymond Green for his comments about the NBAโs new 65-game rule. https://t.co/i9xm7iMEfJ
Should the NBA get rid of its 65-game minimum for awards? #NBAX #FadeThePublic @RightSideVP @BenScottStevens
Clippers dominate Wizards with Leonard and Harden leading the charge #JamesHarden #KawhiLeonard #LosAngelesClippers #WashingtonWizards https://t.co/VzUM2qYlvM
Draymond Green calls NBA's 65-game awards rule 'bulls---' after Joel Embiid's injury against Warriors https://t.co/yulcvWySH9
Kevin Durant tonight: 33 Points 8 Assists 5 Rebounds 2 Blocks 62% FG https://t.co/E0ACnQIUDI
KD goes downhill and throws down a monster jam for 33 PTS ๐ช Suns-Nets | LIVE on ABC https://t.co/ikOsfyIPPA
Jimmy Butler tonight: 31 points 7 rebounds 6 assists 71% FG 2/3 3PM https://t.co/NMwJv2uMJd
Kawhi Leonard was elite on both ends in the Clippers' win over the Wizards! 31 PTS 9 REB 4 STL https://t.co/HJYIz9MUaU
Jimmy Butler tonight: 31 Points 7 Rebounds 6 Assists 71% FG 2/3 3PM https://t.co/KnkmCmbztH
Strong efforts from Kawhi & Harden help lift the Clippers over the Wizards with ease. ๐ค https://t.co/zqakjNl9xf
It took a while, but the Clippers blow out the Wizards 125-109. Kawhi with 31, Harden with 25, Coffey, filling for PG, had 17.
Clippers tonight: Kawhi Leonard: 31 points 9 rebounds 4 assists 4 steals James Harden: 25 points 9 rebounds 5 assists 2 steals 4 blocks https://t.co/7go2Tfj2L3
Kawhi Leonard tonight: 31 Points 9 Rebounds 4 Assists 4 Steals 0 Turnovers 56% FG https://t.co/yPFEThoMWe
Kawhi Leonard through 3 quarters: 31 points 9 rebounds 4 steals 0 turnovers ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/jO5hnBYFtv
Is the NBAโs 65 game rule for awards a good rule? https://t.co/pDKsJawFF4
The NBA implemented a new rule on game minimums for the 2023-24 season โ colloquially, the 65-game rule โ for players to be eligible for regular season awards. Was it a mistake? And who could be impacted by the rule this season? @sam_amick examines โคต๏ธ https://t.co/Pgp7gz8WCh
Draymond Green shares his thoughts on the NBAโs 65-game player ruleโฆ mentioning Joel Embiid in his reasoning: Full details: https://t.co/es3kkqHQQr https://t.co/ZQx04Scusa
New Pod Embiid is actually hurt. Now what? The possible motivation behind the 65 game rule Admitting guilt @ChandlerParsons On the Clippers Brunson MN or OKC And Doc in MIL Life Advice https://t.co/lfAxvwTVHI
The 76ers believe Joel Embiid played through injuries due to โall the scrutiny,โ per The Athleticโs Sam Amick https://t.co/4UAwtG54zb
Draymond Green Slams NBA for 'Bullsh*t' 65-Game Requirement After 76ers Star Joel Embiid Injures Knee: 'You Got Guys Forcing It to Get Back' https://t.co/TdKmsFEbV7
Draymond Green claims the NBAโs new rule had Joel Embiid playing through an injury https://t.co/X4SyJYvpjG
Did Joel Embiid play last night because of all the scrutiny he faced in Denver? There are some who believe thatโs the case. Much more here on the leagueโs 65-game rule and why it has put the ailing MVP in such an awful position, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/Av8IFtAtYM
Draymond Green also sounds off the the NBA's 'bullsh--' 65-game rule. ๐ฃ๏ธ (๐ฅ: @TheVolumeSports) https://t.co/QUti6p1TcZ
Draymond Green fouled Joel Embiid zero seconds into the game, and everyone was confused https://t.co/HXwJHshWUc
Draymond Green criticizing the NBA's 65-game rule: "I once lost a DPOY award to Kawhi Leonard and I think he played 51 games." (Via @TheVolumeSports) https://t.co/Sy2MgNYpAZ
37 big ones from Steph got the Warriors a much-needed home win. https://t.co/swcVxrRG2Y
Draymond Green has criticized the NBA for implementing what he calls a "bullsh*t" 65-game rule. "Now we got one of the premier faces of this league possibly hurt because he's forcing it." (Via @TheVolumeSports ) https://t.co/pAfXTc9xm0
Joel Embiid paid the price for the NBAโs new MVP rules https://t.co/YBDnsntvvr
People within the Sixers' organization believe Joel Embiid forced himself to play through injuries due to the scrutiny he received in recent days, per @sam_amick โYou could see it long before he was hurt against the Warriors. Embiid, who missed Philadelphiaโs game at Portlandโฆ https://t.co/elX4fmgBCJ
The NBA needs to seriously reconsider its 65-game awards rule after Joel Embiid's latest injury https://t.co/7dOUAwJdeV https://t.co/yqjBl55mZ0
Why Sixers big man Joel Embiid deserved better, and what his injury says about the NBAโs 65-game rule, at @TheAthletic https://t.co/XAOiIFvep9
Why Joel Embiid deserved better, and what his injury says about the NBAโs 65-game rule โคต๏ธ https://t.co/eaip1GIGwg
Stephen Curry scored 15 of his game-high 37 points in the third quarter, and the Warriors bounced back from a pair of heartbreaking one-point losses to beat the Philadelphia 76ers and MVP front-runner Joel Embiid. https://t.co/A0m8U1mrBy https://t.co/O26N8HHomd
Defending NBA MVP Joel Embiid injured his left knee in the final minutes of the 76ersโ loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night. Coach Nick Nurse said the injury is unrelated to what has held him out recently. @ByMarkPuleo and @sam_amick on what we know โคต๏ธ https://t.co/72x1dLVtlo
Sorry Iโm not getting there with blaming Twitter discourse for Embiidโs injury. Blame the 65 game policy maybe, but heโs already got an MVP, why is he letting any of this shit affect his health decisions?
Vintage Steph Curry guides Warriors to victory over 76ers #GoldenStateWarriors #Philadelphia76ers #StephCurry https://t.co/xNNMWhbiP9
Jonathan Kumingaโs growth and growing importance to the Warriors was on display during the possession that sealed a win over the 76ers https://t.co/agpzb6arL5
Curry magic as Warriors down Sixers; Embiid injury scare https://t.co/SkjQ2NwaIc
Sixers reaction to the Joel Embiid injury from San Francisco, at @TheAthletic, including the questioning of the leagueโs 65-game rule that suddenly looks so problematic. https://t.co/XCDOcWhe3o
Joel Embiid exits with knee injury in closing minutes of 76ersโ loss https://t.co/fG1UpyHwIx https://t.co/jX6yhDDTvW
What a bounce back for the Warriors. After back to back 1 point losses and in front of a team that knows all about tight games, the 49ers courtside. The Dubs beat the 76ers 119-107. Curry hit 8 threes and scored 37. @warriors @49ers @KPIXtv https://t.co/sEQlHUK7f9
The injury that caused Embiid to leave the game tonight is โunrelatedโ to the injury that limited him prior, Nick Nurse says. Embiid will undergo an MRI. (via @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/rGe0UjuBFl
Wiggins in his last 5 games: -17.8 points on 61/44/81 splits -5 rebounds -2.6 assists -1 steal -1.2 blocks He's been kept at the 3, playing POA, and getting more consistent playing time to round back into the form we've been accustomed to before this season.
Stephen Curry had 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Jonathan Kuminga had 26 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on a night when guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. https://t.co/oSRkdrTTlM
Joel Embiid Injury Not Related To Recent Knee Injury, Will Get MRI https://t.co/HQbJ42ORu8
"I think the NBA is in a tough position. โฆ You're going to need tweaks." @MrVinceCarter15 on the NBAโs 65-game minimum requirement for regular season awards https://t.co/dd2lYKnesf
โThey shouldnโt have to risk themselves and their livelihood to say โI need to meet a quotaโ to be eligible for this stuff.โ @JCrossover on the NBAโs 65-game minimum requirement for regular season awards https://t.co/sUHV1QWv9m
Steph Curry was FEELIN' it vs. the Sixers โจ๏ธ https://t.co/S4qwepfYFE
Nick Nurse says that the injury that forced Embiid to leave the game in the fourth quarter was unrelated to the injury that has held him out recently. Embiid will get an MRI.
Just hope the best for Joel Embiid and hope this isnโt overly serious. Sucks to see someone like him go down injured like that.
The @warriors handle business at home ๐ Steph: 37 PTS | 8 REB | 7 AST Kuminga: 26 PTS | 7 REB | 3 STL Wiggins: 23 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST https://t.co/oDKweutiRU
Steph Curry drops 37 in win over Philadelphia 76ers with NFC Champions in the house https://t.co/XhyElj930A
Steph Curry in the win vs. the Sixers ๐ฅ โช๏ธ 37 PTS โช๏ธ 8 REB โช๏ธ 7 AST The Warriors improve to 20-24. https://t.co/r0vRlsbpcN
Andrew Wiggins over the last 3 games: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 80% FG, 50% 3P 22 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 66% FG, 75% 3P 17 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 75% FG, 66% 3P https://t.co/VD2c9PQS3w
Steph Curry was firing on all cylinders tonight in the Warriors win ๐ฅ 37 PTS | 8 REB | 7 AST | 8 3PM https://t.co/qhaveYfmfq
Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury after Jonathan Kuminga landed on him going for a loose ball https://t.co/z4B2Cno7pt
Joel Embiid went to the locker room after Jonathan Kuminga fell on him. (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/C8Pf4RO751
Steph Curry tonight: 37 points 8 rebounds 7 assists 8 3PM ๐จโ๐ณ https://t.co/s7DV0K3Tqq
Steph Curry tonight: 37 Points 8 Rebounds 7 Assists 70% FG 8/13 3PM https://t.co/G8jsKBuFJU
Steph Curry tonight: 37 points 8 threes 8 rebounds 7 assists 12/17 FG ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/yJ3UEzvPPu
Vintage Curry game -- 37 points on 12 of 17 shooting... +24
STEPH CURRY'S STEPBACK 3 IS ART IN MOTION. His 7th 3-pointer of the evening! https://t.co/QE0Fa8bpjE
Hoping that Joel Embiid is okay. That hyper-extension injury can be painful as it can lead to pretty severe bone bruising in some cases. Hoping that there is not any associated ligament / meniscus damage. #BrotherlyLove
35 points for Steph as he lays home the fast break bucket ๐ช 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/5p6CY37zfR
Joel Embiid left the game after injuring his knee on this play ๐๐ https://t.co/buETHrMMq2
Steph Curry flashes the handle and hits his 7th three of the night! 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/tTsG3EUbFR
ughhhh that is so rough. really hope embiid avoids a serious issue there. damn ๐
Kuminga lands on Embiid. Embiid looks to be in serious pain, heads to the locker room. Hope heโs okay. ๐ https://t.co/buETHrMMq2
That looked less than ideal for Embiid.
Joel Embiid went to the locker room after getting tangled up with Jonathan Kuminga https://t.co/Jq0XuAGpPO
Joel Embiid is down and holding his knee https://t.co/Aigap7Ch4l
Kuminga beats the defense on the fast break and slams home the reverse dunk ๐จ 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/0BwqnfIuO3
Steph Curry is unreal. ๐ณ (๐ธ: @warriors) https://t.co/rM96d9ofEW
Andrew Wiggins up to 23 points on 8/10 FG, 6/6 on FTs. He had 22 on 8/12 FG against the Lakers on Saturday night. That's five straight games in double figures.
Not sure what this was but hopefully Embiid is all good https://t.co/1ngC60fye5
Steph Curry is heating up ๐ He's up to 5 three's on the night. 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/JVmQ2qSWUE
There was a lot of criticism aimed at Embiid for the late scratch for the Denver game but he's clearly not 100% tonight - doesn't seem like it was just an act or some gamesmanship that kept him out of that game.
Steph Curry drills the stepback 3 and draws the foul for a 4 point play! 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/e7N0b0nScK
Embiid and Curry trade 3's ๐ฏ 76ers-Warriors 2nd half begins on TNT! https://t.co/9BFieeA2P5
Joel Embiid stayed in the game after Draymond landed on him diving for the loose ball. (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/vZaIrOL8zz
Embiid tries to go for a loose ball and hits his head on the floor. SVG says Draymond got him on the loose ball. Wtf?
Steph Curry drains the fadeaway corner 3 like it's nothing ๐ฎ 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/WYpZliEkQE
Jonathan Kuminga throws down off the nice pass from Draymond Green ๐ช 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/enp6b4EnJ3
Draymond Green got a foul not even a second into the game ๐ฌ (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/mvonS1XKgd
"Steph Curry is a machine" ๐ค 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/JNJwpgEJEj
Steph hits the reverse on Embiid ๐ฑ (via @NBCSWarriors) https://t.co/U1w7k576pu
Steph with the tough reverse finish ๐ฅ https://t.co/9nFlLaqNi4
Steph Curry with the reverse layup HIGH off the glass ๐ค 76ers-Warriors | Live on TNT https://t.co/AHbocwzgcD
Draymond Green foul on the opening tip and then a second foul reaching in for a loose ball on Beverley at the 10:18 mark. Didn't last two minutes before Looney subs in to defend Embiid.
Draymond picks up his 2nd foul within the first 2 minutes. This is why Draymond at C full-time is not a viable option.
Tony Brothers gives Draymond a foul 0 seconds into the game on the JUMP BALL. Let the corruption begin REAL early.
Draymond foul 2 seconds into the game is not what the Warriors want when he's defending Embiid.
Jayson Tatum tonight: 30 points 7 rebounds 7 assists 4 3pm https://t.co/cjwkj7G9YY
Klay Thompson (illness) is out tonight for Warriors-Sixers, the team announced. https://t.co/VaohlapIQn
Joel Embiid returns tonight against the Warriors ๐๐ฟ 76ers vs. Warriors NEXT on TNT ๐ฅ: @NBA https://t.co/1UVhfbbpMz
Joel Embiid is officially playing and in the Sixers starting lineup tonight vs Warriors. Itโll be Draymond Green opposing him at center.
Joel Embiid is back in the lineup and ready to go ๐ 76ers-Warriors | 10pm/et on TNT https://t.co/puVqrAY2ep
Not sure if Embiid is playing tonight (game-time decision), but if he does, I'm definitely interested to see the Embiid-Draymond matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid (knee soreness) will return tonight against the Golden State Warriors after missing the last two games, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Coming off his 46 point outing vs. the Lakers, watch Steph Curry warmup for his matchup with the Sixers! 76ers-Warriors | 10pm/et on TNT https://t.co/UaqSRDmnCA