Overview
- The game was tied late in the third before Golden State closed on a 10-0 burst and poured in 39 fourth-quarter points, including a Moses Moody four-point play.
- Indiana was missing multiple regulars, providing context for the lopsided margin in a matchup that stayed close until the final 15 minutes.
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while rookie Will Richard added 15 off the bench.
- Al Horford hit 4-of-6 from deep for 12 points and said Butler’s playmaking helped spring his best offensive outing with Golden State.
- Stephen Curry missed a third straight game with flu-like symptoms but is expected to return Tuesday as the 6-5 Warriors start a six-game road trip at the Thunder.