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The Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers lock horns in an interconference regular-season game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Warriors enter the contest with a 4-2 record, while the Pacers remain winless after playing five games.Golden State is gunning for its fifth championship in the Steph Curry era. The Dubs have started strongly, with Curry and Jimmy Butler shouldering a heavy load. The rise of Jonathan Kuminga has been the biggest story for the Warriors.The star forward is making an early case for the Sixth Man of the Year award, emerging as the team's third-best offensive player and a rebounding machine. He is averaging 17.5 points on over 55% shooting and leads the franchise in rebounds (7.0).Meanwhile, the Pacers made an inspirational run to the NBA Finals last season. This season, the team needs to play out of its skin to even make the playoffs. Without Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana was already in tatters, and the injuries have only further decimated the roster. The Pacers rank at the bottom in almost all major statistical categories.Golden State Warriors Starting Lineup And Depth ChartAll the Warriors' heavy-hitters are declared fit for the Pacers game. Alex Toohey (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (knee), who are yet to play this season, will remain sidelined from Saturday's game. There have been some concerns about Moses Moody's fitness, but the in-form guard is declared will play.As for the starting lineup, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green are locked as starters. Steve Kerr might be tempted to put either Moody or Brandin Podziemski in the starting lineup in place of Quinten Post.PGSteph CurryGary Payton IIWill RichardSGBrandin PodziemskiBuddy HieldPat SpencerSFJimmy ButlerMoses MoodyPFJonathan KumingaGui SantosCDraymond GreenAl HorfordQuinten PostIndiana Pacers Starting Lineup And Depth ChartThe Pacers released a stacked injury report ahead of the Warriors' game, with seven players ruled out. Obi Toppin (right 5th metatarsal stress fracture) will remain sidelined until January. Bennedict Mathurin (right great toe sprain) is week-to-week with his injury.T.J. McConnell (left hamstring strain) is expected to return sometime in November. Andrew Nembhard (left shoulder strain) remains week-to-week with no timeline on his return. Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear) is ruled out of the season. Meanwhile, Johnny Furphy (left foot bone bruise) and Kam Jones (lower back stress reaction) will miss the Warriors game.Indiana will play on the second end of a back-to-back against Golden State, having locked horns against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. The franchise is expected to stick to the starting lineup of Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Isaiah Jackson, Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker.PGBen SheppardRayJDennisQuenton JacksonSGAaron NesmithMac McClungTaelon PeterSFPascal SiakamJarace WalkerPFIsaiah JacksonTony BradleyCJay HuffWarriors vs. Pacers: How To Watch and Head-to-Head RecordThe Warriors vs. Pacers game will be broadcast live on NBA TV, FanDuel Sports Network (local) and NBCS-BA (local), with tip off slated for 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PT). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.In terms of the head-to-head record, the Pacers hold a slight edge over the Warriors. Indiana has 55 wins compared to Golden State's 47 in 102 games. Last season, the Pacers swept the season series 2-0.
