Pacers vs. Warriors Injury Report and Game Preview
The Indiana Pacers will try to earn their second win of the season facing the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. The Pacers, currently 1-8 and on a three-game losing streak, will play against the Warriors, who hold a 5-5 record.
Season Matchup Recap
The teams met once previously this season on November 1, with Indiana claiming a 114-109 victory, which remains their sole win so far. The Pacers have won their last four encounters against Golden State, including games from the 2023-24 season.
Recent Team Performance
- Both teams recently suffered losses to the Denver Nuggets—Pacers on Saturday and Warriors on Friday.
- Golden State has lost four of its past five games and is currently the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
- Rookie Taelon Peter was added late to the Pacers' injury report due to a groin issue. Though initially questionable, he was active but did not play and remains available.
- Pascal Siakam, a key player for Indiana who averages 24.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, will rest and miss Sunday’s game.
"Pascal Siakam, who has logged 30 or more minutes in eight of Indiana's nine games so far, is out for Sunday's game to rest."
Siakam's absence will be significant, given his strong impact this season for the Pacers.
Author's summary: The Pacers seek their second win against the Warriors amid key absences while both teams look to bounce back from recent defeats.