The Golden State Warriors, aims to place an efficient defense when they meet with the Indiana Pacers for their second road game. These two teams will meet on December 15, 2022, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8), as the Pacers host the Warriors. The Warriors dropped to 14-15, while the Pacers are at 14-14, and both are hungry for more wins coming into this game. Just few days ago, these two teams already met, and the Pacers took home the victory. It was a 112-104 win for the Pacers, and if the Warriors want to win this game, they need to play defense.
The Warriors are coming into this game from a 128-111 loss against the Bucks, and are surely eager to bounce back in this match. They failed to continue their good momentum, resulting them to lose their previous game. The Pacers on the other hand are also coming from a loss against the Celtics. Since these two teams are both coming from losses, expect that these two teams are eager to convert their losses to wins. A better defense is what these two teams need in order to bounce back in this game.
Golden State Warriors
For a team who recently dealt with a disappointing loss, the Warriors are indeed eager to bounce back in this game. With a record of 14-15, this team is currently in the ninth place in the Western Conference. On their last game, they are aiming to continue their good momentum against Celtics. However, the Bucks ended their hopes, and defeated them badly on their previous meeting. Coming into this game, they are hoping to go back to being hot in the contest, and improve their standings. Their offense adjusted to 113.7, the tenth in the NBA. However, when it comes to defense, they give up too many points, with 116.1 points per game, the 26th in the contest.
Stephen Curry continuously lead the Warriors when it comes to scoring, as he is averaging 30 points per game. Guys like Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole continuously provide numbers for them as well. However, they will still be without Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins, as they are nursing their injuries.
Indiana Pacers
Currently at the eight spot of the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are looking to bounce back at home. They are a high-scoring team, so it is no longer a surprise that they can be hot in a blink of an eye. Their three-point shooting is one of their instrument to their recent wins. Additionally, their free-throw shooting have been phenomenal as well, being the 15th in the league, when it comes to free-throw shooting. The Pacers are currently shooting 114.6 points per game, from a 45.3% shooting, making them the 12th in the NBA. In the defense area, they are also allowing their opponents to score big, giving up 115.6 points per game, the 21st in the NBA.
Tyrese Haliburton is the one who continuously leads the Pacers when it comes to scoring, as he has 19.4 points per game. However, Aaron Nesmith is questionable for this game. Kendall Brown, and Chris Duarte on the other hand are both out until late December.
Prediction:
Golden State Warriors
Total Under: 111.5
Odds: 0.92
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