Steph Curry-less Warriors Catch Fire Late, Blow Out Pacers
The Golden State Warriors, missing Steph Curry, dominated the Indiana Pacers thanks to strong performances from Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Al Horford. Despite a slow start to the season marked by a challenging schedule and some key absences, the Warriors managed a convincing victory.
The Warriors faced an undermanned Pacers team missing Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, and others. Indiana entered the game with a single win this season, which happened to be against Golden State.
Winning was the only acceptable outcome for the Warriors at home, and though the game was close for nearly three quarters due to the Warriors' shooting struggles, they eventually took control. The final score was 114-83, sending the Chase Center crowd home thrilled.
Game Progression
The Warriors started strong with aggressive defense, limiting the Pacers' scoring opportunities and quickly building a 13-4 lead. However, offensive struggles persisted until the fourth quarter.
"Up until the fourth quarter, my working headline was Warriors win/lose battle of the bricks," a reflection on the team's shooting difficulties.
Key Contributors
- Jimmy Butler III
- Moses Moody
- Al Horford
These players stepped up significantly to secure the comprehensive win.
Summary
The Warriors showed resilience and strong defense, overcoming offensive challenges to defeat a depleted Pacers team decisively despite the absence of their star player, Steph Curry.
"They sent the fans at the Chase Center home happy with a 114-83 victory."
Author’s summary: Despite missing Steph Curry and struggling offensively early on, the Warriors' late surge and key player contributions led to a dominant victory over a weakened Pacers squad.
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