Warriors' Team Effort Secures Win Without Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-83 at Chase Center on Sunday night, though the performance left much to be desired. Despite the solid final score, the gameplay was far from impressive.
Challenging Context for the Pacers
The Pacers entered the game with a long list of injuries and a difficult schedule. They had just played the Denver Nuggets the previous night, marking the second night of a back-to-back. Their only victory this season was a shortened matchup against a revenge-driven Warriors squad.
Warriors' Slow Start, Strong Finish
Golden State appeared sluggish and unfocused through the first three quarters. The real action came in the fourth quarter when the Warriors outscored the Pacers 39-18, sealing the decisive win.
Key Player Contributions
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors’ offense, nearly achieving a triple-double with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in 30 minutes. He was highly effective with a plus-19 rating.
- Al Horford delivered his best performance of the season for the Warriors. The 39-year-old center struggled with three-point shooting early in November but improved in this game despite a previous 0-of-7 record.
"The Warriors outscored a run-down Pacers squad 39-18 in the fourth quarter."
"Butler was a plus-19 in 30 minutes, scoring 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists."
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Author’s summary: The Warriors, despite a lackluster performance, secured a decisive victory through strong fourth-quarter play and key contributions, proving the value of team effort without Steph Curry.
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