Warriors' Team Effort Secures Win Without Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-83 at Chase Center on Sunday. Although the score suggests a comfortable win, the game itself was far from smooth.
Pacers Struggling With Injuries and Fatigue
The Indiana Pacers entered the game with a long list of injured players. Their only win this NBA season came against a depleted Warriors team seeking revenge. The Pacers were also on the second night of a back-to-back, having played the Denver Nuggets the previous evening.
Warriors’ Slow Start and Strong Finish
The Warriors appeared disengaged for much of the game, especially until the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth. Despite this, they outscored the Pacers 39-18 in the final quarter to secure the win.
Jimmy Butler’s Impact
Jimmy Butler was the offensive leader for the Warriors, nearly achieving a triple-double in 30 minutes on the court. He scored 21 points, along with nine rebounds and seven assists, finishing with a plus-19 rating.
Al Horford’s Best Performance with Warriors
At 39 years old, Al Horford delivered his best game since joining the Warriors. Prior to this game, he had struggled with three-point shooting, going 0 for 7 in his previous outing and 0 for 2 in the loss to the Pacers earlier in the month.
"The Warriors’ response was sleepwalking in front of their home fans until the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth."
"Jimmy Butler was the Warriors’ offense, and he nearly put together a triple-double."
This game demonstrated the Warriors' ability to pull together collectively and secure a solid win despite missing key players.
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