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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Golden State Warriors 114–109 on November 1 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Aaron Nesmith leading the way on 31 points and Pascal Siakam adding 27 in a balanced offensive attack. Indiana's defense proved decisive in the fourth quarter, outscoring Golden State 32–21 in the final period after trailing at halftime. The Pacers shot 44.9 percent from the field and made 10 three-pointers while limiting turnovers to 12, posting a 111.4 offensive rating against Golden State's 103.1. Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 24 points, and James Butler III contributed 20, but Golden State's 16 turnovers and cold fourth-quarter shooting—scoring just 21 points in the final frame—proved costly despite connecting on 12 threes. Indiana's 47 rebounds to Golden State's 44 provided crucial possession advantage, and the hosts' 24 assists to the Warriors' 25 demonstrated relatively even playmaking. The loss drops Golden State to 0–1 on the road while Indiana improves to 1–0 at home, signaling early Eastern Conference momentum for the Pacers.
