Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Pacers escape against an undermanned but motivated Warriors team on Friday night.

Now five wins in a row for the Pacers to begin 2025, 108-96 over a shorthanded Warriors team. Siakam, Haliburton, Mathurin all with 20+ point double-doubles. Hield scored 17 in his

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The Warriors are currently 9-8 on the road with a point differential of +1.3, while the Pacers have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.

With the Warriors entering the second leg of a back-to-back, Indiana should continue its winning streak in style, pulling away from Golden State as the game wears on and the difference in depth proves decisive.

Unfortunately, Haliburton has been dealing with an ankle sprain that he suffered against the Nets. He was able to play against the Bulls despite the injury. He was listed as questionable ahead of the game against the Warriors because of the same right ankle sprain.

Two-time MVP Stephen Curry, four-time All-Star Draymond Green, All-Star Andrew Wiggins and budding star Jonathan Kuminga are out for Friday's game.

Golden State Warriors starters Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back) will sit out Friday's road game against the Indiana Pacers, head coach