The Indiana Pacers (40-31) outmatched the Golden State Warriors (36-33) with a commanding 123-111 victory, led by standout performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.
Haliburton finished the game with 26 points and 11 assists, while Siakam contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds.
Myles Turner’s historic achievement, surpassing Jermaine O’Neal to become the Pacers’ all-time leader in blocks with 1,246, added to the team’s celebration. Turner recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard added 17 points.
Despite a spirited effort from Stephen Curry, who led the Warriors with 25 points and 10 rebounds, Golden State struggled to contain the Pacers’ offensive onslaught, particularly in the pivotal third quarter (21-36). Klay Thompson contributed 17 points off the bench.
Chris Paul’s ejection in the final moments added to Golden State’s frustrations. The veteran point guard was tossed for calling referee Tony Brother a “TikToker.”
With the win, Indiana, sixth in the Eastern Conference, solidified their position in the playoff race, clinching a spot in the play-in tournament and aiming to secure a higher seed as they approach the postseason.
Golden State, meanwhile, finds themselves in tenth place in a battle for playoff positioning, as they aim to maintain their standing in the competitive Western Conference.
