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.

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.