2025-26 · Regular Season · Final
Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · tip-off 10:00 PM ET
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Forecast and result
| Team | Projected | Final | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI Philadelphia 76ers | 112 | 113 | +1 |
| GSW Golden State Warriors (home) | 122 | 94 | −28 |
Forecast: Golden State Warriors to win, 76% win probability, projected margin 10.
Inside the Forecast
How the inputs are builtWhat the model received
| Input | PHI | GSW |
|---|---|---|
| Elo ratingMargin-of-victory Elo; 1500 is average. | 1503 | 1561 |
| Elo gap, home minus road, incl. home court | +129 | |
| Season scoring marginPoints per game, blended with last season early in the year. | +1.2 | +2.7 |
| Games played this season | 49 | 50 |
| Offensive rating, last 10Points scored per 100 possessions. | 118.4 | 116.3 |
| Defensive rating, last 10Points allowed per 100 possessions; lower is better. | 117.1 | 110.3 |
| Combined pace, last 10Possessions per game, both teams. | 101.5 | |
| Rotation points missingPoints per game of rotation players listed Out or Doubtful. | 48.9 | 58.6 |
| Rest days | 1 | 4 |
| Second night of a back-to-back | Yes | No |
This forecast can't be broken down exactly: the model version that made this forecast is not available. Explanations are shown only when the model that made a forecast can be rebuilt and reproduces it. How explanations are checked
Built from the box scores
How the breakdowns workWhere each input came from. Open a row to see the games and box-score stats behind it. A breakdown is shown only when rebuilding it from the stored stats gives exactly the number the model received.
Elo ratingPHI1503GSW1561
Updated after every game from the final score only: wins, losses and margin. Each season starts by keeping 75% of last season's distance from the 1500 average.
PHI1503
- Ended last season at 1288 → started this one at 1341
- First 39 games: +141.9
- Last 10 games: +19.9
- LCLE115–117−4.7
- WIND113–104+4.6
- LPHX110–116−6.8
- WHOU128–122+9.3
- LNYK109–112−6.4
- L@CHA93–130−14.9
- WMIL139–122+9.7
- WSAC113–111+2.2
- WNOP124–114+4.8
- W@LAC128–113+22.1
GSW1561
- Ended last season at 1597 → started this one at 1573
- First 40 games: −24.3
- Last 10 games: +12.7
- WPOR119–97+10.4
- WNYK126–113+8.8
- WCHA136–116+9.2
- WMIA135–112+9.8
- LTOR127–145−26.3
- L@DAL115–123−10.4
- W@MIN111–85+28.6
- L@MIN83–108−15.4
- W@UTA140–124+7.1
- LDET124–131−9.1
Season scoring marginPHI+1.2GSW+2.7
Points scored minus points allowed per game this season, mixed with last season's margin until 20 games are played.
PHI+1.2
Scores 116.9, allows 115.7 over 49 games: +1.2 a game.
GSW+2.7
Scores 116.7, allows 114.0 over 50 games: +2.7 a game.
Offensive rating, last 10PHI118.4GSW116.3
Points scored per 100 possessions. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2025-26 to date: 114.5).
PHI118.4scored, +3.9 vs league
| Factor | PHI | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 55.1% | 54.4% | +1.1 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 10.0% | 12.2% | +3.2 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.223 | 0.212 | +0.3 | |
| Everything else | −0.8 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
GSW116.3scored, +1.7 vs league
| Factor | GSW | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 58.1% | 54.4% | +5.6 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 12.6% | 12.2% | −0.5 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.166 | 0.212 | −1.3 | |
| Everything else | −2.1 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
Defensive rating, last 10PHI117.1GSW110.3
Points allowed per 100 possessions, built from what opponents did in those games. Bars point right when the defense held opponents below average. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2025-26 to date: 114.5).
PHI117.1allowed, +2.6 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 57.6% | 54.4% | −4.9 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 14.2% | 12.2% | +2.9 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.181 | 0.212 | +0.9 | |
| Everything else | −1.5 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
GSW110.3allowed, −4.2 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 54.6% | 54.4% | −0.4 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 15.7% | 12.2% | +5.0 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.213 | 0.212 | −0.0 | |
| Everything else | −0.4 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
Pace, last 10average 101.5
Possessions per 48 minutes. The model uses the average of the two teams. Faster games mean more points for both sides, so pace mostly moves the projected total, not the margin.
PHI 98.2 and GSW 104.8 → average 101.5 (league 2025-26 to date: 100.3)
Rotation points missingPHI48.9GSW58.6
Points per game of rotation players (two or more of the last 10 games this season, 15+ minutes) listed Out or Doubtful on the official injury report.
PHI48.9pts/g missing
| Player | Pts | Min | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 32.9 | 35.6 | 8 |
| Paul George | 16.0 | 33.6 | 5 |
Source: official injury report, 2026-02-03 17:30 ET. 8 rotation players.
GSW58.6pts/g missing
| Player | Pts | Min | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 21.9 | 28.4 | 9 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 21.7 | 26.4 | 3 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 15.0 | 15.3 | 2 |
Source: official injury report, 2026-02-03 17:30 ET. 12 rotation players.
RestPHI1 daysGSW4 days
Days since the team's previous game, capped at 5. One day means the second night of a back-to-back.
PHI1day, back-to-back
Last played Feb 2 against LAC.
GSW4days
Last played Jan 30 against DET.
The last 10 games behind these numbers, box-score totals
PHI
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | @LAC | 128–113 | 45-94 | 17-39 | 21-22 | 5 | – | 134.7 | 121.5 | 94.0 |
| Jan 31 | NOP | 124–114 | 45-94 | 17-36 | 17-23 | 9 | – | 121.6 | 114.0 | 101.0 |
| Jan 29 | SAC | 113–111 | 39-72 | 8-25 | 27-31 | 9 | – | 124.2 | 120.7 | 91.5 |
| Jan 27 | MIL | 139–122 | 53-101 | 22-42 | 11-15 | 6 | – | 141.8 | 123.2 | 98.5 |
| Jan 26 | @CHA | 93–130 | 35-89 | 9-30 | 14-19 | 17 | – | 91.2 | 128.7 | 101.5 |
| Jan 24 | NYK | 109–112 | 39-77 | 9-29 | 22-29 | 13 | – | 112.4 | 114.3 | 97.5 |
| Jan 22 | HOU | 128–122 | 49-89 | 11-32 | 19-22 | 15 | – | 123.1 | 116.2 | 94.6 |
| Jan 20 | PHX | 110–116 | 39-93 | 11-34 | 21-27 | 19 | – | 103.8 | 110.5 | 105.5 |
| Jan 19 | IND | 113–104 | 42-88 | 5-17 | 24-36 | 8 | – | 114.1 | 104.0 | 99.5 |
| Jan 16 | CLE | 115–117 | 43-91 | 12-32 | 17-19 | 10 | – | 117.3 | 118.2 | 98.5 |
GSW
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 | DET | 124–131 | 40-90 | 18-52 | 26-35 | 18 | – | 109.7 | 118.0 | 112.0 |
| Jan 28 | @UTA | 140–124 | 46-86 | 23-54 | 25-30 | 20 | – | 130.8 | 114.8 | 107.5 |
| Jan 26 | @MIN | 83–108 | 33-95 | 9-39 | 8-13 | 18 | – | 77.6 | 100.9 | 107.0 |
| Jan 25 | @MIN | 111–85 | 40-95 | 16-51 | 15-16 | 12 | – | 106.7 | 82.5 | 103.5 |
| Jan 22 | @DAL | 115–123 | 43-96 | 15-46 | 14-18 | 10 | – | 106.5 | 113.9 | 108.0 |
| Jan 20 | TOR | 127–145 | 47-91 | 16-43 | 17-26 | 17 | – | 121.0 | 139.4 | 104.5 |
| Jan 19 | MIA | 135–112 | 49-95 | 24-51 | 13-17 | 13 | – | 126.2 | 104.7 | 107.0 |
| Jan 17 | CHA | 136–116 | 51-93 | 23-52 | 11-13 | 11 | – | 133.3 | 113.7 | 102.0 |
| Jan 15 | NYK | 126–113 | 48-89 | 20-45 | 10-13 | 12 | – | 134.0 | 120.2 | 94.0 |
| Jan 13 | POR | 119–97 | 42-89 | 23-57 | 12-13 | 14 | – | 116.7 | 95.1 | 102.0 |
Off and Def are points scored and allowed per 100 possessions in each game; their averages are the 10-game ratings above. OREB is missing (–) where the source data didn't record it.
The result against the forecast
2025-26 surprise gamesSurprise is measured against this model's forecast, not against what other observers expected. Outcome surprise is −ln(winner's pregame probability): 0.69 for a coin flip, 2.3 for a 10% winner.
Team box score
What happened in the game. These numbers are not used by the forecast, and they are not offered as the reason it missed.
| Team stat | PHI | GSW |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 113 | 94 |
| Field goals | 42–93 · 45.2% | 37–78 · 47.4% |
| Three-pointers | 13–38 · 34.2% | 19–48 · 39.6% |
| Free throws | 16–21 · 76.2% | 1–2 · 50.0% |
| Rebounds | 56 | 33 |
| Assists | 23 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
How the model does with these teams over time: Philadelphia 76ers · Golden State Warriors
Where the forecast differed from the result
| Measure | Forecast | Actual | Actual − forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home margin (GSW) | +10 | −19 | −29 |
| Total points | 234 | 207 | −27 |
| PHI points | 112 | 113 | +1 |
| GSW points | 122 | 94 | −28 |
Recent form before this game
Previous meetings
| Date | Matchup | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 2025-26 | GSW at PHI | GSW 98 – 99 PHI |
| Mar 1 2024-25 | GSW at PHI | GSW 119 – 126 PHI |
| Jan 2 2024-25 | PHI at GSW | PHI 105 – 139 GSW |
| Feb 7 2023-24 | GSW at PHI | GSW 127 – 104 PHI |
| Jan 30 2023-24 | PHI at GSW | PHI 107 – 119 GSW |