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The Philadelphia 76ers edged the Golden State Warriors 99–98 on December 4 at Wells Fargo Center in a defensive struggle that finished well below the Vegas total of 224.5 points. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 35 points, while Quentin Grimes added 12 in a balanced effort; Philadelphia shot 45.9% from the field and made 10 three-pointers despite managing just a 99.8 offensive rating. Golden State's P. Spencer and M. Moody scored 16 and 14 points respectively, and the Warriors compensated for lower shooting efficiency (41.6%) by draining 12 threes and distributing 27 assists. The decisive factor emerged in the first quarter, where Philadelphia built a 30–10 cushion that Golden State could never fully overcome despite outscoring the hosts 32–19 in the fourth. Golden State's defense held firm with 12 steals, but Philadelphia's 47 rebounds and eight steals proved sufficient to survive a late Warriors surge. The 76ers' front-loaded scoring and depth will be tested in upcoming matchups, while Golden State's comeback ability suggests the team remains competitive despite the narrow loss.
