Shorthanded Pacers Blown Out 114-83 by Warriors
San Francisco, CA. The Golden State Warriors (6-5) dominated the Indiana Pacers (1-9) in the final 15 minutes of play, outscoring them 49-18 to secure a 114-83 victory on Sunday night. This loss extended Indiana’s losing streak to four games.
Indiana’s Limited Roster and Starting Lineup
With nine players unavailable, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle had limited options for his starting lineup. Indiana’s first five on the court were Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Jay Huff, and Isaiah Jackson.
Game Flow and Early Advantages
Golden State jumped to an early 8-2 lead due to Indiana’s offensive struggles. The Warriors nearly reached a double-digit lead multiple times in the first quarter, but the Pacers managed to keep the gap below 10 points. Indiana outscored Golden State 15-8 in the final 7:10 of the first quarter, entering the second quarter trailing narrowly, 23-21.
First Quarter Standouts
Contrary to expectations, the leading scorer in the first quarter was not a well-known star. Quinten Post led all players with 6 points, including two three-pointers. Indiana’s top scorer was Monte Morris, who added 5 points off the bench.
Team Shooting Stats - First Quarter
- Indiana: 32% field goals, 20% three-pointers (2/10), 100% free throws (3/3)
- Golden State: 33.3% field goals, 35.7% three-pointers (5/14), 50% free throws (2/4)
"The Golden State Warriors outscored the Indiana Pacers 49-18 in the final 15 minutes to secure a decisive victory."
Indiana’s thin roster and shooting woes contributed to the wide margin in the second half as Golden State took control.
Author’s summary: The Pacers’ severe injury crisis and poor shooting left them unable to keep pace with the Warriors, resulting in a lopsided loss that highlights ongoing struggles for Indiana.