PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 factors and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game dropping streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 126-119 on Saturday night time in a recreation the place Stephen Curry had his first dunk in six years.
Curry’s one-handed jam on a break lower the 76ers’ result in 109-104 halfway by the fourth quarter.
Kelly Oubre Jr. had 20 factors for Philadelphia. Guerschon Yabusele added 18, and Paul George had 17 factors and 7 rebounds. Philadelphia improved to 21-39, profitable for the primary time since Feb. 4 in opposition to Dallas.
Curry had 29 factors and 13 assists for the Warriors, who had received 5 in a row. Quenton Publish added 16 factors, and Gary Payton Jr. had 15.
Grimes took the offensive controls whereas George and Tyrese Maxey struggled, scoring 12 factors within the third seven minutes of the second half as Philadelphia prolonged its result in 15.
Warriors: Enjoying with out Jimmy Butler (proper mid again spasms), there have been occasions when Golden State bought sloppy with the ball.
76ers: Within the first recreation since Joel Embiid was shut down for the season with a left knee harm, it was Philadelphia’s supporting gamers — Grimes, Oubre and Yabusele — who made the impression whereas stars Maxey and George struggled
After Golden State tied it at 116 with two minutes left, Grimes drove to the basket to provide Philadelphia the lead. Then, after Moses Moody’s miss on the different finish, Yabusele drilled a proper nook 3 to extend the result in 5.
Grimes earlier profession excessive was 36 factors for New York in opposition to Indiana on April 5, 2023.
Each groups are in motion Monday night time. Golden State is at Charlotte, and Philadelphia hosts Portland.
