Game preview: Pacers vs Warriors

Notice of game time change

Please note that Sunday’s game start time has been changed from the original schedule and will now end at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Match

After an unexpected week of rest, the Pacers (15-14) will finally be back in action on Wednesday night when they host the Golden State Warriors (16-15) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

After an overtime victory last Wednesday in Minnesota, Indiana saw its next two games postponed – Saturday’s game in Houston due to winter weather in Texas and Monday’s game against San Antonio due to COVID-19 testing with the Spurs. As a result, the Pacers were able to hold multiple training days, a unique opportunity in a season where a compact schedule limited training time in the league.

Head Coach Nate Bjorkgren has used training time in a number of ways. The team have been able to run more competitive practices like they would at training camp, and guard Aaron Holiday said Monday’s practice put more emphasis on the transition. At the same time, Bjorkgren also tried to use the time to give his players enough rest – they didn’t have training on Thursday and Sunday – and focused on things like continuing to improve their communication. .

The Warriors are currently just over .500 and are in the midst of a competitive Western Conference playoff pursuit. The main reason for the Warriors’ success has been the brilliance of point guard Stephen Curry, who is a strong advocate for a third MVP award.

Curry sits third in the league with 29.9 points per game and shoots 42.3% from 3 points while taking almost 12 3 points per game. Curry has scored 40, 57 and 62 career points this season. He missed Saturday’s game in Charlotte due to illness and is questionable for Tuesday’s game in New York.

Projected starters

Malcolm Brogdon

Justin vacation

Doug mcdermott

Domantas sabonis

Myles Turner

Stephen curry

Kelly Oubre Jr.

Andrew Wiggins

Juan Toscano-Anderson

Draymond Green

Injury report

Pacers: Brian Bowen II – absent (G League bidirectional contract), Jalen Lecque – absent (G League assignment), Caris LeVert – absent (medical condition), Cassius Stanley – absent (G League bidirectional contract), TJ Warren – absent (stress fracture of left foot)

Warriors: Stephen Curry – questionable (disease), Kevon Looney – questionable (sprained left ankle), James Wiseman – questionable (sprained left wrist), Marquese Chriss – out (right syndesmosis with fibular fracture), Nico Mannion – out (G League two -way contract), Jordan Poole – absent (League G assignment), Alen Smailagić – absent (League G assignment), Klay Thompson – absent (right Achilles tendon repair)

Last meeting

January 12, 2021: Five Pacers scored in double digits and three doubles-doubles on record as Indiana claimed a 104-95 victory at Golden State despite playing on the second straight night.

Myles Turner led the Pacers with a season-high 22 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks while going 7 for 10 on the field and 3 for 5 on 3 points. Domantas Sabonis added 18 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.

Aaron Holiday came out of an early season slump to total 16 points and 12 assists off the bench, totaling nine points and six cents in just the fourth quarter.

“I know how good I am,” Holiday said. “I know how I can play. I missed a few shots (to start the season), but they were good looking so I can’t really worry about that. All I can do is their shoot. win. That’s all that really matters. “

Andrew Wiggins led Golden State with 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks. Stephen Curry added 20 points on 7 of 17 shots (3 of 8 to 3 points), while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 17 points and five rebounds.

Remarkable

• The Warriors have won three of their last four games and four of their last six games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State did not visit Indiana last season.
• Myles Turner needs six blocks to become the first NBA player to land 100 shots this season.
• Pacers forward Justin Holiday was part of the 2014-15 Warriors team that won an NBA title, appearing in 59 regular season games and five playoff games for Golden State.

Tickets

A limited number of tickets for all of the Pacers’ upcoming home games from Jan. 24 to March 4 are now on sale. Tickets for a game “Health and safety instructions”

Health screening

Are you coming to the game? To ensure the screening process is swift and transparent, fans should complete the Ascension St. Vincent “Screen & Go” online health screening prior to arrival and show confirmation prior to entering. Fieldhouse. Those who do not have a smartphone must perform the same verbal screening before being allowed entry. Adults accompanying young children will be required to answer screening questions on behalf of the children. Comprehensive health screening “

Broadcast information List of television and radio programs »

TV: FOX Sports Indiana – Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (reporter / host)
ESPN – TBA Advertisers
Radio: 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan – Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Pat Boylan (reporter / host)
Note: Inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Pacers radio broadcasts can be heard at 1080 AM instead of 1070.