Myles Turner hit a crucial 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 111-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Turner finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam added 20 points, helping the Pacers extend their win streak to five games.
The Pacers (15-15) have been on a strong run, winning six of their last seven games. Their latest triumph came after a dominant 122-95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Warriors (15-13) struggled without a sharp Stephen Curry, who shot just 2-for-13 and finished with only 10 points.
Indiana, playing at Golden State’s Chase Center, improved to 6-0 at the venue, maintaining their perfect record there since the arena opened five years ago. Curry didn’t attempt a shot until midway through the second quarter, and his first field goal didn’t come until the final minute of the third. Despite his struggles, Jonathan Kuminga stepped up, scoring 26 points and pulling down 8 rebounds in a solid performance off the bench for the Warriors.
Turner’s clutch 3-pointer in the game’s final moments gave the Pacers a commanding lead after a tense back-and-forth finish. His basket followed a series of missed opportunities by the Warriors, including a 3-point attempt by Curry that could have given Golden State the lead with less than a minute remaining.
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, keeping the offense flowing smoothly, while Andrew Nembhard added 15 points. The Pacers’ overall shooting efficiency was solid, as they shot 48.9% from the field, including 31.4% from deep.
Golden State faced a tough challenge without Gary Payton II, who missed the game due to a bruised left calf. Draymond Green, who contributed 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, was limited by foul trouble, playing only 25 minutes. The Warriors’ bench also kept them in the game, with Buddy Hield scoring 13 points and Kuminga providing much-needed offense.
While Indiana’s win was highlighted by their star performances, it was the Warriors’ cold shooting that ultimately hindered them. Golden State shot just 43.3% from the floor, with a dismal 31.6% from 3-point range. The Warriors’ struggles in shooting efficiency were compounded by Curry’s uncharacteristic off-night.
