What we learned as Warriors' team effort gets job done without Steph Curry in win vs. Pacers

What We Learned as Warriors' Team Effort Gets Job Done Without Steph Curry

While the final score Sunday at Chase Center was a 114-83 Golden State Warriors win, the game itself was far from flawless. The Warriors struggled through much of the contest, showing signs of sluggishness especially before the last quarter.

Stanford’s Pacers Faced Challenges

The Indiana Pacers entered the game with a long list of injuries and a 1-xx record for the 2025-26 NBA season. Their sole victory came against a Warriors team that was seeking revenge. Added to their hardships, the Pacers were playing the second night of a back-to-back after facing the Denver Nuggets the night before.

Warriors’ Performance

The Warriors appeared to be sleepwalking in front of their home crowd until the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth. It was then they surged ahead, outscoring the worn-down Pacers 39-18 in the final quarter to secure the dominant win.

Jimmy Butler Leads the Charge

Jimmy Butler was the Warriors’ offense, and he nearly put together a triple-double.

In 30 minutes, Butler scored 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, finishing with a plus-19 rating. His performance was key to turning the game in Golden State’s favor.

Al Horford's Strong Showing

Al Horford, the 39-year-old center, had his best game of the season with the Warriors. Despite struggling with three-point shooting earlier in November, Horford showed improvement during the game against the Pacers.

The 39-year-old center hadn’t made a three in the first week-plus of November, going 0 of 7 in his last game and 0 of 2 in the Warriors’ loss to the Pacers to open the month.

His contribution added valuable depth to the team's effort.

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Author’s Summary: The Warriors secured a decisive win despite a slow start, driven by Jimmy Butler’s standout performance and Al Horford’s resurgence.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California — 2025-11-10