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Amidst a string of continuous, tough, and draining losses, the Golden State Warriors faced the Philadelphia 76ers, adding another layer to their challenging night. While containing the MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid was already a formidable task, an unexpected update presented another hurdle. Stephen Curry’s splash bro, Klay Thompson, was sidelined due to an undisclosed illness, catching everyone off guard as he was not on the injury list. The turn of events set the stage for Joel Embiid to embark on another high-scoring match against a smaller Warriors lineup. However, after trailing in the first quarter, the Warriors flipped the switch coming into the third.

Embiid ignited the 76ers as he and Steph exchanged threes early in the quarter. However, Stephen Curry thrived as he posted 27 points before the final stretch. Through its near-perfect masterclass, the arena buzzed with excitement at the spectacle unfolding. One of the fans included 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

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Post-game, Steph personally signed customized jerseys with the football players’ names on them.

While Steph gave fans reasons to celebrate Embiid appeared visibly exhausted. Mostly adding to his current knee condition and the significant load he bears for Philly. He also rolled his right ankle while seeking to block Podziemski, adding to his struggles. As the Warriors entered the final stretch with a 9-point lead, Embiid garnered 13 points on the off-shooting night.

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The Warriors cruised to a comfortable 119-107 win. Embiid struggled the entire night, hitting the floor multiple times. Moreover, he limped his way out of the arena with less than 5 minutes left in the game. The Warriors held their own in the fourth, with Steph’s first point coming near the 5-minute mark. Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins stepped up with 26 and 23-point performances, respectively.

Stephen Curry made history in the 76ers game

Stephen Curry, through timely shots and erupting the crowd, ended the game with 37 points. While doing that, he shot 12-17 from the field (70%) while sinking 8 fireballs from beyond the arc. However, as the Warriors orchestrated a dominant run against the Philadelphia 76ers, Steph Curry etched his name in the annals of NBA history. Stepping into his 923rd game, he tied Jalen Rose and Mark Aguirre for the 230th spot on the all-time regular season games played list. His next game will see him matching Bob Cousy.

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Additionally, Steph ascended on the all-time assist ladder, surpassing Sam Cassell and claiming the 42nd spot on the list. With an average of 5 assists per game this season, he is on track to surpass Mookie Blaylock in the next few games.