Warriors: With Draymond Green (illness), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Kyle Anderson (hamstring) missing from the frontcourt, the Warriors built a 26-5 lead behind an 8-for-12 start from 3-point range. This was a had-to-have-it performance for a team Green recently said lost its soul.

Thursday's 139-point night against Philadelphia was a refreshing reminder of what was, and what was supposed to be, for this Warriors team.

The Golden State Warriors’ strong start to the 2024-25 season feels like a rather distant memory at this point. But on Thursday night, they showed extended flashes of the team they could be when they’re at their best and firing on all cylinders.