Pacers Shorthanded as Warriors Rematch Looms
So, here’s the situation heading into tonight’s game between the Indiana Pacers and the Golden State Warriors. The Pacers are coming off a win against the Warriors—their only victory of the season so far—but don’t expect a repeat tonight. Things are looking really tough for Indiana because they’ve now ruled out nine players ahead of this rematch, including their best healthy player for the season, Pascal Siakam, who is out for rest.
Andrew Nembhard, the starting point guard, has returned after missing the season opener with a shoulder injury. He played well against Denver on Saturday, scoring 22 points on 7-of-20 shooting, hitting all six of his free throws, and adding six assists. But even with that effort, the Pacers still fell 117-100. And tonight, Nembhard will be one of the few healthy players available.
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Other players on the injury list include Aaron Nesmith, who is out with a right forearm contusion, and starting swingman Johnny Furphy, out with a left ankle sprain. Quenton Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin, Kam Jones, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin, and others remain sidelined with various injuries. Taelon Peter is listed as questionable with right groin soreness. With so many key players missing, it’s going to be a serious challenge for Indiana to compete.
On the Warriors’ side, there are some uncertainties as well. Stephen Curry is questionable due to illness, and Al Horford is dealing with a left foot strain. De’Anthony Melton is still recovering from ACL surgery and has yet to make his season debut. So, while Golden State isn’t at full strength either, the depth gap is significant.
The game tips off at 8:30 p.m. Eastern at the Chase Center, and the Pacers will be desperate to avoid falling to 1-9 on the season. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the year and Myles Turner no longer on the roster, Indiana’s hopes of competing this season were always going to be limited. The Pacers are facing what could feel like a lost season just a month into it.
So tonight, expect a Warriors team that’s still dominant against a Pacers squad struggling to field a lineup. If Indiana wants to repeat their win from the first meeting, they’re going to need a near-perfect performance from the few healthy players remaining—and even then, it’s a steep hill to climb. This matchup is shaping up to be a real test of resilience for Indiana, while Golden State will look to assert their usual dominance on their home court.
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