Steph Curry-less Warriors Catch Fire Late, Blow Out Pacers
Despite missing Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors dominated the Indiana Pacers thanks to standout performances from Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Al Horford. The Warriors have faced a tough schedule combined with key absences, explaining their slow start to the season.
Challenging Circumstances and Key Absences
Sunday's game featured a Warriors squad without Curry, hosting an Indiana team also missing several players: Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, and more. The Pacers entered with just one win this season, which came against the Warriors themselves.
Game Overview
Winning was the only acceptable outcome for Golden State. The game remained close for nearly three quarters due to the Warriors' offensive struggles. Early on, they displayed strong defense and energy, building a 13-4 lead despite lack of smooth offense.
"It was such an offensively challenged game that, up until the fourth quarter, my working headline was Warriors win/lose battle of the bricks."
In the final quarter, the Warriors finally found their rhythm and pulled away decisively, finishing with a 114-83 victory and sending fans at Chase Center home happy.
Key Contributors
- Jimmy Butler III
- Moses Moody
- Al Horford
These players stepped up significantly to fill the offensive gap left by Curry's absence.
Author's Summary
The Warriors overcame early struggles and a long list of injuries on both sides to secure a dominating win, proving resilience without their star player Steph Curry.
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