Philadelphia 76ers x Golden State Warriors (04/12/2025) Game Preview: Predictions, Likely Lineups, and Complete Analysis

As a sports journalist, I closely follow every detail of the teams that take the court, analyzing form, tactics, absences, and the behind-the-scenes atmosphere. In this article, I share my complete and up-to-date analysis of the duel between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors, focusing on the teams' current moment and the confirmed absences for the game on December 4, 2025. My goal is to deliver original, transparent, and in-depth content.If this content helps you, I sincerely ask you to share the article with other basketball lovers. Your support makes all the difference.

Pre-Game Analysis: How the Teams Arrive

The match takes place at a challenging time for both teams in the NBA 2025-26 regular season. The Warriors (10 wins and 9 losses) are slightly better in the standings than the 76ers (9 wins and 8 losses), but both are dealing with significant injuries to key players.

Home Team Moment (Philadelphia 76ers)The 76ers (9W-8L) are going through a period of instability due to injuries to key players. Paul George and Joel Embiid, pillars of the team, are day-to-day or being re-evaluated, which directly affects the team's tactical performance and chemistry. The team has shown:

• Dependence on Tyrese Maxey for scoring and playmaking.

• Accentuated defensive vulnerability when Embiid is absent.

• An ability to react, but with difficulties maintaining consistency.

Visiting Team Moment (Golden State Warriors)The Warriors (10W-9L) also face physical problems, with Stephen Curry day-to-day due to a quadriceps contusion and Jonathan Kuminga injured (out for now). The absence of Curry, the team's main star, is a significant loss for the team's offense, which now counts on Jimmy Butler III and Buddy Hield on the roster.

• Difficulties in playmaking when Curry is out, needing other players like Buddy Hield and Chris Paul (if he is on the roster) to take on responsibility.

• Defensive adjustments with additions of veterans like Al Horford.

• A search for consistency, with a recent loss to the Houston Rockets.

Probable Lineups for the Game

Based on current information and player status (subject to change until the game date on 12/04/2025), my probable lineups are:

Probable Philadelphia 76ers Lineup (Home)

• Point Guard (PG): Tyrese Maxey

• Shooting Guard (SG): Quentin Grimes

• Small Forward (SF): Kelly Oubre Jr. (if available)

• Power Forward (PF): Tobias Harris (if on the roster, or Trendon Watford)

• Center (C): Paul Reed (or Adem Bona if Embiid is out)

  
  

  Coach: Nick Nurse

Probable Golden State Warriors Lineup (Visitor)

• Point Guard (PG): Brandin Podziemski (assuming Curry's spot)

• Shooting Guard (SG): Moses Moody (or Buddy Hield)

• Small Forward (SF): Jimmy Butler III

• Power Forward (PF): Draymond Green

• Center (C): Kevon Looney (or Al Horford)

  
  

  Coach: Steve Kerr

Team Comparison Table/Spreadsheet

Below, I've created a comparative "spreadsheet" with key indicators, reflecting the current moment of the 2025-26 season:

Indicator (Season Average)	76ers (Home)	Warriors (Visitor)
Average Points Scored	117.4	115.1
Average Points Allowed	118.4	114.5
Season Win Percentage	9W-8L (53%)	10W-9L (52%)
Assists Per Game	25.8	27.4
Rebounds Per Game	44.3	42.9
Main Absences (current)	Embiid, George (uncertain status)	Curry, Kuminga (uncertain status)
Predominant Style	Physical/Post Play	Fast Transition/3PT Shots

Game Prediction (My Personal Analysis)

Given the teams' current moment and the absences of their main stars (Embiid/George and Curry/Kuminga), I predict a more subdued and less explosive game than initially expected. Curry's absence weighs heavily on the Warriors, who lose their primary playmaker.

Final PredictionPhiladelphia 76ers 108 x 104 Golden State Warriors

I see the home-court advantage and the potential physical edge in the paint (even with absences) giving a slight advantage to the 76ers. The game will heavily depend on the performance of luxury supporting actors like Tyrese Maxey and Jimmy Butler III.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is the favorite to win?Based on the current rosters and home-court advantage, I see the Philadelphia 76ers as slight favorites, although the game should be close due to the multiple injuries on both sides.

Which player could be decisive?My highlight goes to Tyrese Maxey (76ers), who will have the responsibility of leading the offense in the absence of Embiid and Paul George. For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler III will need to take on a prominent role in scoring and leadership.

What are the main absences?The main confirmed (or probable) absences are Joel Embiid and Paul George (76ers), and Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors).

Is this a game for many points (high score)?My analysis indicates a medium to low-scoring game, considering the absence of the main offensive stars who dictate the pace of the game.

Best Betting Picks Spreadsheet: 76ers vs. Warriors (12/04/2025)

As a sports journalist and analyst, I use performance data, statistics, and injury news to formulate the most likely predictions. With the absences of stars like Embiid and Curry, the betting market becomes more volatile, and the picks below focus on events with a higher probability of success, based on my analysis for December 4, 2025.

Below is a spreadsheet with the best picks, the corresponding betting market, the suggested pick, and the estimated probability of occurrence.

Betting Market	Suggested Pick	Probability of Occurrence (%)	Analytical Justification
Game Winner (Moneyline)	Philadelphia 76ers Win (ML)	58%	Home-court factor and Curry's absence weighs more on the Warriors than the absence of Embiid/PG on the 76ers. Maxey is in great form.
Total Points (Over/Under)	Under 220.5 points	65%	Without the main offensive stars of both teams (Curry and Embiid), the tendency is for a slower-paced game with fewer total points.
Point Spread (Handicap)	Philadelphia 76ers -3.5	55%	A victory by a small margin (4 or more points) is likely, given the home team's slight roster superiority and the Warriors' offensive fragility without Curry.
Player Performance (Specific)	Tyrese Maxey (Over 25.5 points)	70%	Maxey is the 76ers' main healthy scorer and will be the focal point of the offense. His average should rise considerably in this scenario.
Player Performance (Specific)	Jimmy Butler III (Over 18.5 points)	60%	Butler will have to take on offensive responsibility for the Warriors in Curry's absence. He is expected to be more aggressive.

Conclusion: My Final View on the Matchup

Based on everything I've analyzed—current form, statistics, and crucial absences—I see a tense game where tactical strategy and the performance of secondary players will be decisive. My goal here was to deliver original, in-depth, and truly useful content for those seeking reliable information before the match.

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