The Golden State Warriors look like early championship contenders with their stellar play. Last season’s Eastern Conference champions, the Indiana Pacers, look like a contender for the lottery.
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The Warriors entered Saturday with a 4-2 record, while the Pacers were winless at 0-5. Throughout the game, Golden State appeared to be the better team, including holding an 11-point lead with six minutes left in the game.
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The Pacers didn’t quit. They fought back and escaped with the 114-109 victory.
In the game, Stephen Curry scored 24 points, including six in the fourth. But his shot was off, going 2-7 in the fourth. For the Pacers, they were led by Aaron Nesmith (31 points), Pascal Siakam (27 points), and Quenton Jackson (25 points).
