On Sunday night at Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-83, but the game lacked polish. Despite a strong scoreline, the Warriors appeared sluggish until late in the game.
The Pacers faced a difficult lineup, with multiple injuries affecting their roster. They were on the second night of a back-to-back after playing the Denver Nuggets, and their only win this NBA season came against a depleted Warriors team.
The Warriors struggled offensively for much of the game, seemingly “sleepwalking” in front of their home crowd until late in the third quarter. However, they dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-18 to secure the comfortable win.
"Boring can be beautiful. That sure wasn’t the scene Sunday night at Chase Center."
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Author's summary: The Warriors won convincingly despite a slow start, showcasing depth and resilience without Steph Curry on the court.