--The Warriors opened their five-game Eastern swing with a loss at Philadelphia on Sunday.
--At 5-8, the Warriors already are a game behind last year's pace, even though they opened last season 0-6 as Stephen Jackson served a suspension. --The Warriors went 4-1 on their first Eastern trip last year, closing with an overtime victory over the 76ers.
--This trip continues Tuesday at Washington, Wednesday at Boston, Friday at Cleveland and Saturday at New York.
--The Warriors are expected to have Jamal Crawford for the remainder of the trip. Acquired Friday from the Knicks, the long-range shooter was expected to take a physical Monday and be in uniform for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
--The Warriors are now 0-3 when scoring fewer than 100 points, losing those games by an average of 12.0 points.
--The Warriors lost despite surrendering no fast-break points to the 76ers.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Players make mistakes all the time. It's part of getting better and learning the game." -- Brandan Wright, asked to explain the Warriors' slow start against the 76ers.
