Myles Turner hit a crucial 3-pointer from the top of the arc with just 16 seconds remaining, finishing the night with 23 points and 10 rebounds, as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday. This victory marks the Pacers’ fifth consecutive win.
Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with a strong performance off the bench, contributing 26 points and eight rebounds. However, Stephen Curry struggled, scoring only 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting. Curry missed his first five attempts before finally hitting a 3-pointer with 41 seconds left in the third quarter. He also missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the final minute.
The Pacers have now won six of their last seven games, completing a successful back-to-back after a decisive 122-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Curry’s first shot of the game came at the 10:35 mark of the second quarter, and he did not score until hitting two free throws at 9:51.
In a moment of remembrance, the Warriors honored baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson with a moment of silence and a tribute on the big screen, following Henderson’s passing at age 65.
Takeaways:
Pacers: Indiana remains the only team with a perfect record at the Chase Center, now standing at 6-0.
Warriors: Gary Payton II missed his first game of the season due to a bruised left calf, while Buddy Hield was the only Warrior to play in every game this season. Moses Moody returned after a four-game absence due to a left knee injury.
Key Moment:
The Warriors successfully challenged a foul call against Draymond Green with 7:29 left in the second quarter, with the review revealing that the foul was committed by Andrew Wiggins instead, preventing Green from accruing his third personal foul.
Key Stat:
The Warriors’ bench played a pivotal role in keeping the team competitive, contributing 53 points, including 13 from Hield against his former team.
Up Next:
The Warriors will host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, marking James’ NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game. Meanwhile, the Pacers will return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
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