The Indiana Pacers defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Myles Turner finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, including a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds remaining. Pascal Siakam also contributed 20 points.
On a chilly Stephen Curry night, Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points and pulled down eight rebounds for the Warriors after coming off the bench. After missing his first five tries and making his first field goal with 41 seconds left in the third quarter, Curry finished with 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting. With 47 seconds remaining, he missed a 3-pointer to take the lead.
After defeating the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on the road on Sunday, Indiana completed a winning back-to-back and has now won six of seven games overall.
It wasn’t until 10:35 in the second quarter that Curry even made his first attempt, and it wasn’t until 9:51 that he scored his first points on two free throws.
Three days after the 65-year-old former Oakland Athletics player passed away, the Warriors paid tribute to Rickey Henderson, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, with a minute of quiet and a large-screen photo.
Pacers: At 5-year-old Chase Center, Indiana is the only team with a perfect record (6-0).
Warriors: G Buddy Hield was the only Warrior to participate in every game after Gary Payton II missed the season’s first game due to a bruised left calf. After missing four games due to a left knee injury, Moses Moody made a comeback.
With 7:29 remaining in the second quarter, Golden State successfully contested a foul call on Draymond Green that would have been his third personal foul; a replay review revealed that Andrew Wiggins had committed the foul instead.
With 53 points, including 13 from Hield against his old team, the Warriors’ bench kept them in the game.
The Pacers will play the Thunder at home on Thursday, while the Warriors will host the Lakers and LeBron James, who will play in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, on Wednesday.
___
https://apnews.com/NBA is the AP NBA.
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
Eliot Pierce is a dedicated writer for ChiefsFocus.com, covering local crime and finance news. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Eliot aims to provide his readers with clear and insightful analysis, helping them navigate the complexities of their financial lives while staying informed about important local events. His commitment to delivering accurate and engaging content makes him a valuable resource for the community.