Warriors vs Pacers: Game Summary and Stats (11/9) of 2025-26 NBA Season
The Golden State Warriors faced a depleted Indiana Pacers team on November 9, 2025. The Pacers were playing the second night of a back-to-back and had 10 players sidelined with injuries. Meanwhile, the Warriors missed Stephen Curry for the third consecutive game due to an unspecified illness.
Despite their challenges, the Pacers fought hard, keeping the game close during the second and third quarters. However, they ultimately could not overcome the deficit and suffered a 114-83 defeat. This loss extended their losing streak to 1-9 for the season.
Key Context and Game Flow
- The Pacers’ only win came against the Warriors in their first meeting of the season, but that Warriors team now holds a 6-5 record.
- Golden State, led by veteran starters Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, started strong and built a double-digit lead early in the first quarter.
- By halftime, the injured Pacers—missing Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, and TJ McConnell—managed to tie the game.
- Andrew Nembhard, returning from a shoulder injury, stepped up to boost Indiana’s lineup.
Final Outcome and Records
Indiana was unable to complete a comeback, and the Warriors secured a 31-point win—their largest victory margin in a game without Stephen Curry since his NBA debut in 2009-10.
“Contrary to Steve Kerr’s promise, he [Steph Curry] missed his third straight game due to an illness. This game the reinforcements overruled the injury reports.”
Author’s Summary
This game highlighted the depth advantage of the Warriors as they dominated a Pacers roster crippled by injuries, extending Indiana’s losing streak while making a rare Curry absence notable.