What We Learned as Warriors' Team Effort Gets Job Done Without Steph Curry in Win vs. Pacers
The Golden State Warriors secured a 114-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at Chase Center, but the win was far from impressive.
Game Context and Challenges
The Pacers entered the game with a long list of injuries and were playing on the second night of a back-to-back after facing the Denver Nuggets the previous evening. Their only win of the 2025-26 NBA season so far was a narrow victory against a Warriors team seeking revenge.
Game Flow and Performance
For much of the game, the Warriors appeared sluggish in front of their home fans, struggling to find momentum through the third quarter and into the start of the fourth. However, they dominated the final period, outscoring the exhausted Pacers 39-18 to secure a convincing win.
Key Player Contributions
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors’ offense and came close to a triple-double, finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes, posting a +19 rating.
- Al Horford delivered his best performance with the Warriors. The 39-year-old center had struggled with three-point shooting earlier in November but showed improvement in this game.
“Jimmy Butler was the Warriors’ offense, and he nearly put together a triple-double. Butler was a plus-19 in 30 minutes, scoring 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists.”
Despite a less-than-flawless display, the Warriors managed to overcome adversity and wear down the depleted Pacers, demonstrating the value of teamwork in the absence of Steph Curry.
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Author's Summary
The Warriors showcased resilience and teamwork to secure a solid win over the injury-hit Pacers, proving they can succeed even without Steph Curry’s presence on the court.