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NBA: Philadelphia 107, Golden State 79

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Published: Dec. 31, 2011 at 11:54 PM

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Philadelphia's Lou Williams scored 23 points and Thaddeus Young added 18 Saturday, helping the 76ers cruise past Golden State 107-79.

The pair were among five Philadelphia players reaching double figures in the one-sided win.

Andre Iguodala and Spencer Hawes each contributed 14, while Jrue Holiday added 12 as the 76ers connected on 11-of-22 three-pointers attempts.

Philadelphia logged its second win in three games.

Golden State, playing without leading scorer Monta Ellis, were led by Stephen Curry's 21 points.

Ellis was away from the team attending his grandmother's funeral in Mississippi.

David Lee provided 19 points with eight rebounds for the Warriors.

Topics: Monta Ellis, Lou Williams, Thaddeus Young, Andre Iguodala, Spencer Hawes, Stephen Curry, David Lee
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