Steph Curry-less Warriors Catch Fire Late
The Golden State Warriors secured a dominant 114-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers despite missing Steph Curry. Key contributions came from Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Al Horford.
Challenging Start to the Season
The Warriors have faced a tough schedule and several absences, leading to a slow and frustrating start. However, Sunday's game was different—they were expected to win comfortably at home.
Paciсers' Extensive Absences
- Indiana played without Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, and others.
- The Pacers had only one win this season, which was against the Warriors.
Game Progression
The game remained close for nearly three quarters, with the Warriors struggling offensively. Up to the fourth quarter, it seemed like a battle of missed shots. Early on, however, Golden State displayed scrappy, aggressive defense and took a 13-4 lead.
“They were scrappy and effective early, if not graceful. Their defense was swarming, and they weren’t allowing any good looks to the Pacers.”
Once the Warriors found their rhythm in the final quarter, they pulled away decisively, thrilling the Chase Center crowd.
Summary
The Warriors overcame a slow start and absence of their star player to dominate a depleted Pacers team, demonstrating resilience and strategic defense to secure a needed win.
Author's summary: Despite missing Steph Curry, the Warriors showed resilience and defensive strength, turning a tough start into a confident home win over a weakened Pacers squad.