The Golden State Warriors built a 48-42 halftime lead, and a 13-point lead late in the fourth quarter before the Indiana Pacers made a game out of it with minutes to go in the game. In the end, the Warriors held the Pacers rally behind Klay Thompson, who hit the game-winner with 0.6 seconds to go.
The Warriors struggled before the All-Star break but that’s behind them now. Golden State is 6-2 since and has won five of their last six outings.
View the slide show for more stats and facts of the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers match-up on Tuesday.
Klay Thompson with a quick post and spin to shoot over George Hill for the game-winner. ReutersKlay Thompson finished with a team-high 25 points (3/5 3FG) and 5 rebounds for Golden State, which had a 13-point lead mid-4th against Indiana.ReutersPaul George scored 27 points for game-high honors but just couldn't get the W for the Pacers, who lost just their fourth home game of the season.ReutersMark Jackson’s Warriors are 6-2 since the All-Star break. They climb to 37-24 good for sixth in the West-- ahead of the logjam for the West's final playoff slots between Dallas, Phoenix, Memphis and MinnesotaReutersStephen Curry almost cost the game for the Warriors late. He had a crucial turnover with less than a minute to go in the game that gave Indiana a chance to take the lead. Thanks to Thompson's game-winner, GSW fans can forget about that TO and that he scored ZERO in the final quarter vs. the Pacers.Reuters
