Wednesday night presents a crucial matchup for the Philadelphia 76ers as they face off against the Golden State Warriors, aiming to break free from their recent two-game losing streak, which has seen them falter in the competitive Eastern Conference standings. In their most recent outing, the Sixers squared off against the Dallas Mavericks without their star player, Joel Embiid, who remains sidelined for the foreseeable future. Despite Embiid’s absence, Philadelphia started the game strong against the Mavericks, building a four-point lead by halftime. This early advantage was partly thanks to impressive scoring contributions from Kelly Oubre Jr and Tyrese Maxey, who combined for a total of 20 points.