Pacers Defeat Warriors in OT, 121-117
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Golden State Warriors in overtime, 121-117, at Chase Center on Thursday.

There were 13 ties and 15 lead changes in this game, taking an overtime session to determine a winner. In fact, neither team ever grabbed a double-digit lead, with Justin Holiday knocking down a game-tying three at the end of regulation to get into overtime. Golden State started the extra frame with five straight points but Indiana responded with a 10-0 run to grab the win. Golden State missed their final four three-point attempts in the closing 30 seconds, with all of the being game-tying shots. The Pacers shot 15-of-35 from three-point range while the Warriors hit just 9-of-42. In addition, Indiana won the turnover battle, 20-13

The Pacers (17-29) played this game without four starters but were led by Chris Duarte and his 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Justin Holiday amassed 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Goga Bitadze had 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists before getting ejected. Isaiah Jackson led the bench with 15 points, six rebounds and three steals.

The Warriors (32-13) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 39 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Kevon Looney totaled 13 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Klay Thompson accrued 12 points and two rebounds on 6-of-17 shooting. Andrew Wiggins had just 11 points on 5-of-15 from the field. Andre Iguodala led the bench with four points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocks.

Golden State has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, facing the Houston Rockets. As for Indiana, they stay on the road to play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday for their next outing.
Posted on: 1/20/2022 10:03 PM
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