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76ers play the Warriors in non-conference play

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03 December 2025

Golden State Warriors (11-10, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (11-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Golden State Warriors in non-conference play.

The 76ers have gone 6-6 at home. Philadelphia is eighth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 118.0 points while holding opponents to 46.6% shooting.

The Warriors are 4-8 in road games. Golden State has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The 76ers score 118.3 points per game, 4.7 more points than the 113.6 the Warriors give up. The Warriors are shooting 45.1% from the field, 1.5% lower than the 46.6% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 35.0 points over the last 10 games.

Brandin Podziemski is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Warriors. Buddy Hield is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 5-5, averaging 114.2 points, 45.2 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 9.0 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.5 points per game.

Warriors: 5-5, averaging 113.0 points, 43.2 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 10.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points.

INJURIES: 76ers: Trendon Watford: out (thigh), Quentin Grimes: out (calf), Joel Embiid: out (knee), Kelly Oubre Jr.: out (knee).

Warriors: Alex Toohey: out (knee), De'Anthony Melton: out (knee), Stephen Curry: out (quadriceps), Al Horford: out (sciatic nerve), Jimmy Butler III: day to day (glute), Draymond Green: day to day (foot), Trayce Jackson-Davis: day to day (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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New York takes home win streak into matchup with Charlotte

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03 December 2025

Charlotte Hornets (6-15, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (13-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -9.5; over/under is 237.5

BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Charlotte trying to prolong its three-game home winning streak.

The Knicks have gone 10-7 against Eastern Conference teams. New York is the Eastern Conference leader with 14.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Mitchell Robinson averaging 4.5.

The Hornets are 5-10 in conference games. Charlotte has a 5-9 record against teams over .500.

The Knicks are shooting 47.2% from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points lower than the 49.7% the Hornets allow to opponents. The Hornets average 115.2 points per game, 1.7 more than the 113.5 the Knicks allow to opponents.

The two teams play for the second time this season. The Knicks defeated the Hornets 129-101 in their last meeting on Nov. 27. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, and Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 18 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Knicks. Mikal Bridges is averaging 8.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Miles Bridges is scoring 21.7 points per game with 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Hornets. Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.0 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 38.9% over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 6-4, averaging 118.7 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.2 points per game.

Hornets: 2-8, averaging 112.7 points, 42.0 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points.

INJURIES: Knicks: Landry Shamet: out (shoulder), OG Anunoby: out (hamstring).

Hornets: Grant Williams: out (acl), Pat Connaughton: out (calf), Josh Green: out (shoulder), Brandon Miller: out (shoulder), Tre Mann: out (ankle).

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Minnesota faces New Orleans on 3-game road slide

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03 December 2025

Minnesota Timberwolves (12-8, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-18, 15th in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will look to break its three-game road losing streak when the Timberwolves take on New Orleans.

The Pelicans are 1-17 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans gives up 123.3 points and has been outscored by 10.7 points per game.

The Timberwolves are 8-7 in Western Conference play. Minnesota has a 0-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Pelicans' 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 12.3 per game the Timberwolves give up. The Timberwolves average 120.6 points per game, 2.7 fewer than the 123.3 the Pelicans allow to opponents.

The teams meet for the second time this season. The Timberwolves won 149-142 in overtime in the last matchup on Dec. 3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals for the Pelicans.

Julius Randle is averaging 23 points, 7.5 rebounds and six assists for the Timberwolves.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-8, averaging 117.6 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.7 points per game.

Timberwolves: 5-4, averaging 119.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.1 points.

INJURIES: Pelicans: Karlo Matkovic: out (calf), Herbert Jones: out (calf), Yves Missi: out (foot), Dejounte Murray: out (leg), Zion Williamson: out (abductor), Jordan Poole: out (quad).

Timberwolves: None listed.

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