Preview: Warriors take on Pacers in Chase Center
Dubs have lost 4 out of their last 5 against Indiana, time to switch that around!
The Golden State Warriors have done it again, getting back into the win column after a victorious outing over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was Golden State’s first win after a three game skid that saw them give up 143+ points on back to back occasions and included losing by 51 points to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Currently the Dubs have a record of 15-12, which all things considered isn’t too bad because this roster had some question marks coming in regarding internal development with their young players.
In their way on Christmas Eve’s eve will be the Indiana Pacers with a record of 14-15.
Stephen Curry didn't even watch it go down pic.twitter.com/HNJ2mF1xla
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 22, 2024
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
When: December 23rd, 2024 | 7:00 PM PT
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area
Radio: 95.7 The Game
Pacers have 30+ assists in a game 13 times this year. 11-2 in those games. They've done in in 5 of their last 6 games and won all 5.
— Tony East (@TonyREast) December 23, 2024
Obviously, assist = made shot = points. But the Pacers ball movement has been way better of late.
The Pacers have a plethora of options in their depth that could give the Warriors some trouble Monday night. T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith are hoopers that you have to keep an eye on at all times. But dont take my word for it, just listen to Pacers blog “8 Points, 9 Seconds”:
It is no secret that Indiana’s roster runs deep with multiple members of their bench squad performing well. They were the league’s highest-scoring second unit last season.
Sunday night, they looked the part against the Kings. While the starters combined for 54 points, the Pacers’ bench outscored them by putting up 58 points themselves. Sacramento’s bench scored less than 30 points.
Pacers are healthier and starting to find a rhythm. Four straight wins and five of their last six.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) December 23, 2024
They were +27 in the second half to beat the Kings 122-95. Seven in double figures. Sabonis had 17/21 for SAC.
Next: Mon. at GSW
The Warriors are figuring out their own bench issues, currently second in the league in reserves scoring at 47.3 points per game. They’re 18th in bench FG%, which may have something to do with the fact that they also lead the league in most three-pointers attempted by bench players at just under 18 per game.
Chuck ‘em up and see what happens, eh guys?