NBA Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers
Date: 20th January 2022
Time: 10:00 P.M ET
Coming off an encouraging road win over the Lakers, the Indiana Pacers will hope to keep the momentum rolling as they take on the Golden State Warriors on the second night of a back-to-back. Both teams will go head to head for the second time in the 2021-22 NBA season where the Dubs took a 102-100 win.
Golden State Warriors season so far
The Golden State Warriors have lost five out of the seven games before defeating the Detroit Pistons 102-86, in the second game of the seven-game home stretch at the Chase Center. The Warriors have the 12th offense in the NBA that is scoring 109.7 points per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 35.9% from the 3 point line. Golden State allows 101.6 points as the best defense in the league.
Most games with 12+ threes? Stephen Curry (2)
Most games with 11+ threes? Stephen Curry (12)
Most games with 10+ threes? Stephen Curry (22)
Most games with 9+ threes? Stephen Curry (38)
Most games with 8+ threes? Stephen Curry (67)#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/loi8juetzf— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 19, 2022
Stephen Curry leads the Golden State Warriors as he is averaging 27.5 ppg, 6.3 apg, 5.5 rpg, 1.8 spg while shooting 38.6% from the 3 point line and 42.2% from the field. Forward Andrew Wiggins averages 18.5 points as the second-leading scorer for the Dubs. Jordan Poole is having a breakout season as he is averaging 16.9 points for the Warriors.
Indiana Pacers season so far
The Indiana Pacers rallied from a 15-point deficit to knock off LeBron James and the Lakers in their last game. The victory was the Blue & Gold’s first road win since Nov. 22, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Pacers have the 18th offence in the NBA that is scoring 107.9 points per game, while their defence is 16th in the league as it allows 108.9 points to the rivals.
triple-double for the big guy
15 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST@Dsabonis11 | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/FgGQlmbNLm
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 20, 2022
Domantas Sabonis is scoring 18.9 points per game and averaging 11.9 rebounds for Indy. Justin Holiday is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for the Pacers. Malcolm Brogdon has also been great for Indiana as he is averaging 18.5 points with 5.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers Match Prediction
Indiana Pacers have lost eight of their last nine games away from home, while Golden State won seven of the previous eight at home. The Warriors will have both of the Splash Brothers available to face the Pacers, who will play their second of back-to-back games, which could play a vital part in this game.
Golden State will have a fresher team, whereas Indiana will be tired after an intense game with the Lakers. Hence, the Warriors are the favorites to win this game against the Pacers.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors
Otto Porter Jr. – Rest – Expected to be out until at least Jan 21
Draymond Green – Calf – Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
James Wiseman – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Feb 24
Indiana Pacers
Myles Turner – Foot – Expected to be out until at least Feb 11
T.J. Warren – Foot – Expected to be out until at least Feb 2
T.J. McConnell – Wrist – Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers?
TNT will broadcast the game between Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers. Fans can also watch the game on NBA League Pass.