Warriors Overcome Pacers Without Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors claimed a 114-83 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night at Chase Center, though the performance was less than spectacular. The Pacers entered the matchup battered and exhausted, playing their second game in as many nights after a stop in Denver.
Golden State played sluggishly through three quarters before finally awakening in the fourth, outscoring Indiana 39-18 to close the contest. It wasn’t a masterpiece, but it was enough for a statement win against a short-handed opponent seeking revenge for earlier losses.
Boring can be beautiful.
Jimmy Butler Leads the Charge
Jimmy Butler anchored the Warriors’ offense and came close to a triple-double. In 30 minutes on the floor, he tallied 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, finishing with a plus-19 efficiency rating.
Horford Finds His Rhythm
Veteran center Al Horford turned in his best performance yet for Golden State. After struggling from beyond the arc earlier in November — missing all of his previous nine three-point attempts — he finally found his touch during Sunday’s matchup.
Fatigued Pacers Falter
The Pacers’ depleted roster, still coping with injuries and fatigue from their back-to-back schedule, couldn’t muster enough energy to stay competitive late in the game. Their only win of the young season had come against a weakened Warriors squad earlier in the month.
Golden State’s dominance in the final stretch reflected the team’s depth and defensive resilience, even without Steph Curry on the court.
Author’s summary: The Warriors shook off a slow start to defeat a short-handed Pacers team 114-83, led by Butler’s near triple-double and Horford’s rebound performance.