Warriors' Team Effort Secures Win Without Steph Curry
On Sunday at Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-83, though the game was far from impressive in style. Despite the decisive score, the Warriors appeared sluggish against a fatigued Pacers squad.
Pacers' Challenging Situation
The Indiana Pacers struggled with a lengthy injury list and had only one win in the 2025-26 NBA season before this game, facing a Warriors team eager for revenge. They also played on the second night of a back-to-back after a tough game against the Nuggets in Denver.
Warriors' Slow Start and Strong Finish
The Warriors seemed to sleepwalk in front of their fans through most of the game, especially until the end of the third quarter. However, they dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-18 to seal the victory.
Key Performances
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors’ offense with 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes, nearly achieving a triple-double and posting a plus-19 rating.
- Al Horford, the 39-year-old center, delivered his best game with the Warriors, breaking a drought of missed three-pointers in November.
“The Warriors outscored a run-down Pacers squad 39-18 in the fourth quarter.”
“Butler was a plus-19 in 30 minutes, scoring 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists.”
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Summary
The Warriors overcame a sluggish game and the absence of Steph Curry by relying on solid team effort and key contributions from Jimmy Butler and Al Horford to secure a convincing win over a depleted Pacers team.
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