Key Highlights
- The Pacers are set to continue their four-game Western Conference road trip against the Warriors.
- Starting point guard Andrew Nembhard returns after missing seven games with a shoulder injury.
- Stephen Curry, two-time MVP, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to illness.
- Talen Peter and Bennedict Mathurin are both questionable due to injuries.
Pacers Struggling on Road
The Indiana Pacers (1-8) have been struggling away from home, having lost their last four games. Their lone victory so far this season came against the Warriors in a game where Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 31 points and Quenton Jackson set his first career double-double.
Warriors in Flux
The Golden State Warriors (5-5) have dropped their last two games, though they remain competitive. Two-time MVP Stephen Curry is questionable for Sunday’s game due to illness, which could significantly impact the team’s offensive output. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga are contributing strongly with averages of 18.7 points and 49.6% shooting from the field respectively.
Injury Report
The Pacers will be without several key players for Sunday’s game, including Taelon Peter, Johnny Furphy, Tyrese Haliburton, Quenton Jackson, Kam Jones, Bennedict Mathurin, and T.J. McConnell, all listed as out due to various injuries.
Back-to-Back Challenges
The Pacers are playing the second night of a back-to-back after their loss in Denver on Saturday. This presents an additional challenge as they will be seeking to regroup and find consistency after a tough road trip so far this season. The last meeting between these teams resulted in a comeback victory for Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Noteworthy
The Pacers have never lost in Chase Center since the building opened, going 6-0 there. They will be looking to maintain that record against the Warriors on Sunday evening. The game is set to air on FanDuel Sports Network with Chris Denari providing play-by-play commentary.
Game Details:
- Date: Sunday, November 9
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network – Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst)
The game is an important one for both teams, with the Pacers looking to secure a win on their road trip and the Warriors seeking to get back into contention. The match will be crucial for both squads as they navigate through the early season.
