NBA Game Preview: Indiana Pacers (1-8) vs. Golden State Warriors (5-5)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA

Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT

Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports Indiana

Injury Report

Indiana Pacers:

Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles, out for season)

Bennedict Mathurin (toe, week-to-week)

Obi Toppin (foot surgery, out 3 months)

T.J. McConnell (hamstring, out 1 month)

Johnny Furphy (ankle, out)

Quenton Jackson (hamstring, out)

Kam Jones (back, out)

Golden State Warriors:

Stephen Curry (illness, questionable)

Al Horford (foot, questionable)

Key Player Matchups

Pascal Siakam (IND) vs. Draymond Green (GSW): Siakam is Indiana’s primary scorer and playmaker, averaging 23 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists in recent outings. Green provides defensive versatility and leadership.

Andrew Nembhard (IND) vs. Klay Thompson (GSW): Nembhard steps into a bigger role with Haliburton out, while Thompson looks to regain shooting rhythm.

Myles Turner (IND) vs. Kevon Looney (GSW): Turner’s rim protection and rebounding against Looney’s interior presence.

Team Recent Form

Indiana Pacers:

Last 5 games: L–L–L–W–L

Averaging 110.3 PPG (28th in NBA), allowing 119.2 PPG (22nd).

Lead NBA in rebounds (48.9 per game) but rank 26th in assists (23.3 per game).

Golden State Warriors:

Last 5 games: L–L–W–L–L

Averaging 116.1 PPG, allowing 116.7 PPG.

Unbeaten at home this season.

Series History

Warriors lead recent series, winning 3 of last 4 vs. Pacers.

Pacers last won at Chase Center in 2022.

Betting Trends:

Pacers are 0–3 ATS in their last three games.

Warriors are unbeaten at home ATS this season.

Over has hit in 3 of last 5 Warriors games.

Pacers trend Under due to offensive struggles.

Key Takeaway

This matchup pits Golden State’s balanced offense and home-court strength against a shorthanded Pacers team missing Haliburton, Mathurin, and multiple rotation players. The Warriors are heavy favorites, especially if Curry plays, while Indiana will rely on Siakam and Turner to keep the game competitive. Expect Golden State to control the pace and extend their home win streak.

Game Odds

Indiana Pacers                                  227.5

Golden State Warriors                   – 12.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025

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