Warriors vs Pacers tonight: start time, how to watch, injury news, and the matchups that matter in Indianapolis

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Warriors vs Pacers

The Golden State Warriors visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a Saturday primetime slot that doubles as a stress test for both rotations. Golden State is trying to steady the ship on a taxing road stretch; Indiana is searching for its first win amid a pileup of injuries.

When is Warriors–Pacers and where to watch

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT / 4:00 p.m. PT)
TV (U.S.): NBA TV nationally, plus the Bay Area regional network and Indiana regional network in local markets
Streaming: In-market viewers can use their provider’s authenticated app; out-of-market fans can stream via the league’s official subscription service. Radio broadcasts are available in both team markets.

Note for early hours:* Expect short login queues in the first minutes before tip if you’re streaming; pre-open the app to avoid delays.*

Who’s in, who’s out

Warriors (status as of gameday):

Out: De’Anthony Melton (knee recovery ramp-up), Alex Toohey (knee).
Expected available: Core rotation intact otherwise, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green leading a group that has leaned on Jonathan Kuminga’s two-way burst and perimeter shooting from the wings.

Pacers:

Out: Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Andrew Nembhard (ankle), Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Obi Toppin (foot surgery), plus depth guards on staggered timelines.
Probable/GTD: Johnny Furphy (foot) trending toward availability.
Active pillars: Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith headline a patchwork unit that has battled but struggled late in games.

Why this matchup matters right now

Workload vs. urgency: Golden State is in the middle of a dense schedule block (seven games across 11 days). Managing minutes while protecting fourth-quarter legs is priority one. Indiana, winless so far, needs clean late-game execution to stop the slide.
Identity check: The Warriors’ half-court offense has alternated between crisp ball movement and sticky possessions on tired legs. The Pacers, minus their lead creators, have shifted toward defense-first lineups and opportunistic transition.

Three swing matchups to watch

Steph Curry vs. the point-of-attack committee
Without their usual ballhandlers, the Pacers lean on length and help principles to shade shooters. If Curry shakes loose early—via staggers, DHOs, and ghost screens—Indiana’s defense will compress, opening short-roll reads for Draymond Green.
Siakam’s elbow touches vs. the Warriors’ help map
Expect Indiana to play through Siakam at the nail and mid-post. Golden State typically shows early digs, then scrambles to corners. Whether the Pacers’ spot-up shooters can punish those rotations will decide long stretches.
Bench minutes and the third-quarter surge
This road trip has tested Golden State’s second unit. If Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and the small-ball looks can hold serve (or win) the early-fourth stint, the veterans can close on fresher legs.

What each team needs to do

Golden State

Own pace control: Run off live rebounds, but walk it up after makes; don’t let fatigue fuel sloppiness.
Win the math: Threes and free throws have to outpace Indiana’s mid-range reliance without gifting transition the other way.
Glass check: Gang rebound when small; tip-outs are as good as boards if they extend Curry possessions.

Indiana

Paint touches first, threes second: Collapse the defense through Siakam and rim pressure, then spray to Nesmith/Furphy.
Limit live-ball turnovers: Golden State’s runouts are where games get away. Simple is fine—value the ball.
Whistle game: Attack closeouts and force early foul trouble to thin the Warriors’ preferred closing lineup.

Recent form snapshot

Warriors: Enter at 4–2, coming off a double-digit loss that exposed transition defense and late shot quality when the legs went heavy. Still, their starting-unit net rating remains strong, and the defense has flashed top-10 stretches when communication is sharp.
Pacers: 0–5 with narrow defeats fueled by fourth-quarter droughts. The injuries have hammered creation and rim deterrence, but the effort level has kept them within striking distance most nights.

How to follow along if you’re on the move

Radio: Flagship stations in both markets carry full coverage and postgame shows.
Second-screen: Team apps and league apps push live box scores, play-by-play, and shot charts.
Replays: Full and condensed games typically post within hours on official platforms; highlights hit faster.

One last thing

Short-handed, the Pacers will scrap; favored, the Warriors can’t coast. If Golden State protects the ball and wins the third-quarter burst, they should handle business. If Indiana drags the game into a clutch-time coin flip, the building gets loud and the margins shrink quickly. Either way, it’s a clean Saturday showcase for contrasting problems: fatigue management vs. injury resilience—and a chance for someone unexpected to tip it.