The Golden State Warriors' loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Jan. 7, left them with a .500 record. Steve Kerr's team got off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season but has failed to build on that early momentum.

This contest in Detroit is the front end of a back-to-back for Golden State, which is presumably what landed Steph Curry on the injury report with left knee inflammation. Curry’s official status was questionable,

The Golden State Warriors head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are 19-18, which puts them in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Pacers are 20-18, which puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Golden State Warriors need to get Steph Curry and Draymond Green some help as soon as possible if they are to have any hope of challenging for the Championship. After a fantastic start to the season, which saw them top the West at one point, they are now on a terrible run.

The Indiana Pacers host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Here's are the stats, lineups and a game prediction.