What We Learned as Warriors' Team Effort Secures Win Without Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-83 at Chase Center, but the game hardly showcased their best play.
Game Context and Challenges
Sunday night's matchup wasn’t particularly exciting despite the clear victory. The Pacers came in with a lengthy injury list and were on the second night of a back-to-back after facing the Denver Nuggets the previous evening. They were also trying to earn their first win of the 2025-26 NBA season against a Warriors team seeking revenge.
Warriors’ Performance Breakdown
The Warriors appeared disengaged in front of their home crowd until the late third and early fourth quarter. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Warriors dominated, outscoring the Pacers 39-18 to seal the win comfortably.
Jimmy Butler’s Impact
Butler led the Warriors’ offense, putting up impressive numbers nearly reaching a triple-double:
- 21 points
- 9 rebounds
- 7 assists
“Butler was a plus-19 in 30 minutes,” highlighting his positive impact on the court.
Al Horford’s Standout Game
Veteran center Al Horford had his best performance since joining the Warriors, despite a rough start to November shooting-wise. Prior to this game, he had missed all his three-point attempts, including going 0 of 7 in his last game and 0 of 2 against the Pacers earlier in the month.
Summary
The Warriors managed a solid win through collective effort and key contributions despite missing Steph Curry and a lackluster overall performance.
“While the final score was a 114-83 Warriors win, the results weren’t pretty.”
Author's summary: The Warriors secured a decisive win relying on teamwork and strong individual efforts, overcoming a depleted Pacers squad without their star player, Steph Curry.