Playing without their four best players and two further rotation members, the Golden State Warriors were always going to struggle against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.
The Warriors fought hard but were ultimately outgunned in a 108-96 defeat, so are there any major elements to takeaway given the absences? Perhaps Quinten Post's brief but exciting cameo should pay more credence to Golden State's need for a stretch five before the deadline!