Steph Curry-less Warriors catch fire late, blow out Pacers

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 had a tough start to the season, facing a brutal schedule and several key absences, making some losses understandable but still frustrating.

However, Sunday’s game was different. Playing at home, the Warriors faced an Indiana squad missing multiple players including Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, and Quenton Jackson. The Pacers entered the game with just one win this season, which was against the Warriors themselves.

Game Progress and Turning Point

Winning was the only acceptable outcome for Golden State, but it took them a long time to find their rhythm. The game was close for almost three quarters due to the Warriors’ offensive struggles. The team's shooting was so poor that until the final quarter, it felt like a battle dominated by missed shots.

"Up until the fourth quarter, my working headline was Warriors win/lose battle of the bricks."

Early on, the Warriors showed grit and strong defensive effort, limiting good scoring chances for the Pacers and jumping to a 13-4 lead despite a lack of offensive smoothness.

Final Outcome

When the Warriors finally caught fire in the fourth quarter, they overwhelmed the Pacers and secured a decisive 114-83 victory, sending fans at the Chase Center home satisfied.

Author’s summary: Even without Steph Curry, the Warriors overcame early struggles with strong defense and late offensive bursts to convincingly defeat an undermanned Pacers team.

Golden State Of Mind — 2025-11-10