Myles Turner drained a pivotal 3-pointer from beyond the arc with just 16 seconds remaining in the game, finishing with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a hard-fought 111-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night for their fifth consecutive win. Pascal Siakam also contributed significantly with 20 points for the Pacers.
Jonathan Kuminga displayed an impressive performance off the bench for the Warriors, tallying 26 points and eight rebounds on a night characterized by a subpar showing from Stephen Curry. Curry struggled to find his rhythm, concluding the game with only 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting, breaking his cold streak with a 3-pointer as his first field goal with just 41 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Despite his efforts, he missed a crucial 3-pointer for the lead with 47 seconds left on the clock.
Indiana extended their winning streak to six victories in their last seven games, securing a back-to-back triumph following a dominant 122-95 win against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Curry’s first shot attempt came nearly midway through the second quarter at the 10:35 mark, and he opened his scoring account with a pair of free throws at 9:51.
Ahead of the game, the Warriors paid tribute to baseball legend Rickey Henderson with a moment of silence and a photo displayed on the arena’s big screen, honoring the former Oakland Athletics star who passed away at the age of 65 just three days prior.
Key Notes:
Pacers: Indiana remains undefeated at the Chase Center, boasting a perfect 6-0 record at the venue.
Warriors: Guard Gary Payton II sat out the game due to a bruised left calf, marking his first absence this season and making Buddy Hield the only Warrior to have appeared in every game. Moses Moody returned from a four-game hiatus due to a left knee injury.
Key Moment:
A critical moment occurred in the second quarter when Golden State successfully challenged a foul called on Draymond Green, which would have been his third personal foul. Following a replay review, it was determined that the foul was committed by Andrew Wiggins instead.
Key Stat:
The Warriors’ bench played a crucial role in keeping them competitive, contributing 53 points with former Indiana player Buddy Hield accounting for 13 of those points.
Upcoming Games:
The Warriors are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring LeBron James in his record 19th Christmas Day game, on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Pacers will return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
