MVP candidate Joel Embiid had another impressive scoring performance on Friday night at the Chase Center, but Jordan Poole and Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a crucial 120-112 victory at home.
Curry had 29 points and was a game-high +20 on the night, while Poole led the Warriors with 33 points off the bench. Embiid had 46 – and went 19-of-22 from the free-throw line – but the 76ers’ squandered an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Poole took over in the fourth, scoring 12 consecutive points for the Warriors in a thrilling duel with Embiid. In total, Poole scored 19 of his 33 points in the fourth when Golden State needed him most.
The Warriors remain in sixth position in the Western Conference standings with the victory, but the defending champs are now within a half-game of fourth place.
Here’s what players and fans were saying about Friday’s win.
JP hits a TOUGH three 👌 pic.twitter.com/IGCMwvm1SN
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
JP exploded to the hoop 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bPMleCCupM
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
JP doesn't want to hear anymore slander 😂 pic.twitter.com/ym90FpjaF7
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
"When JP is playing well, he'll tell you about it." – Moody 😂 pic.twitter.com/lGuhZJLk8D
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
Draymond praises JP for his performance tonight pic.twitter.com/CMlMjnbhQi
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
JP took advantage of his opportunity in the fourth quarter pic.twitter.com/erttvKOJH4
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2023
Poole 33 Pts
Steph 28 Pts
Klay 21 Pts82 Pts & 14 threes combined 🫵
Splash family #Dubnation💙💛 pic.twitter.com/3ywmoivFHG
— UG (@SCDG2330) March 25, 2023
Mega bounce back game for Jordan Poole to WIN the game.
Down 12, he dropped 19 points in the FOURTH QUARTER to SPEARHEAD the Dubs comeback.
Bouncing back at the PERFECT time. pic.twitter.com/eP9Qjyez0h
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) March 25, 2023
When Jordan Poole slows down, let’s the game come to him and stops forcing it – he’s electric! You just gotta slow down, read the defense and make the right play. #dubnation pic.twitter.com/LGpmxOG4El
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) March 25, 2023
Back-to-back solid performances for Jordan Poole. One turnover the last two games!
— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) March 25, 2023
This 4th Quarter Jordan Poole master class pic.twitter.com/vQFqkngBC9
— Alex 👋 (@Dubs408) March 25, 2023
These last two Warriors games have had playoff intensity. Rallied from 11 down tonight against Philadelphia, overcame 46 points from Joel Embiid.
Curry & Thompson combined for 50. Poole dropped 33. Three wins in a row.
— C.J. Holmes 🚀 (@CjHolmes22) March 25, 2023
