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Jimmy Butler Leads Warriors to Commanding 114-83 Victory Over Pacers

Jimmy Butler guarded by Indiana Pacers player

Key Takeaways:

  • Jimmy Butler tallied 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists as Golden State triumphed 114-83 against Indiana
  • The Warriors extended their home record to 5-0, ending a six-game losing run against the Pacers
  • Indiana lost their fourth consecutive contest, missing key players Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith

Comprehensive Game Analysis

The Golden State Warriors delivered a dominant performance on Sunday night in San Francisco, running out 114-83 winners over an Indiana Pacers side hampered by several absences. Jimmy Butler shone for the home side with 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Quinten Post supported him impressively, posting 14 points and seven rebounds.

Golden State’s depth proved critical in the absence of Stephen Curry, who missed his third consecutive game due to illness. Curry, having been considered questionable ahead of tip-off, planned to participate in workouts on both Sunday and Monday and travel with the team in the hope of returning for Tuesday’s clash at Oklahoma City.

Al Horford made a telling contribution off the bench, registering 12 points and four rebounds. The Warriors asserted control through a decisive 13-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters, followed by a 21-7 stretch that put the contest beyond doubt. Brandin Podziemski added 14 points and six boards.

Indiana’s Struggles and Short-Handed Roster

The Pacers, already navigating a tough schedule, chose to rest power forward Pascal Siakam for the second leg of a taxing back-to-back. Aaron Nesmith was also unavailable, having bruised his right forearm during a rebound attempt in Saturday’s 117-100 setback at Denver. Nesmith had notched a personal best of 31 points on 10-for-19 shooting when the teams met previously.

Andrew Nembhard was a bright spot for Indiana, leading the visitors with 14 points and contributing four of his nine assists during the second quarter. However, the Pacers’ offence sputtered, particularly from beyond the arc, missing their first eight three-point opportunities before Monte Morris broke the drought late in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Isaiah Jackson’s foul on Brandin Podziemski was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 mid-way through the second period.

Series Trends and Home Record Updates

Sunday’s result saw the Warriors improve to 5-0 at Chase Center this season, finally breaking a six-game home losing run to the Pacers – the only NBA team that had not tasted defeat at the Warriors’ seven-year home arena. Golden State last recorded a home triumph over Indiana on 21 March 2019, when they played at Oracle Arena. Before this contest, Indiana had won four consecutive meetings between the two clubs, including a 114-109 victory at home on 1 November.

Leading ScorersPointsReboundsAssists
Jimmy Butler (GSW)2197
Quinten Post (GSW)1472
Andrew Nembhard (IND)1429
Brandin Podziemski (GSW)1461
Al Horford (GSW)1241

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Pacers continue their western road trip at Utah on Tuesday night
  • Warriors will visit Oklahoma City on Tuesday to commence a six-game trip, the club’s longest this season

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