Game Links #61: Golden State Warriors 98 @ Indiana Pacers 96 - Klay Thompson threw a dagger into the Pacers' comeback attempt

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Recap: Recap: Klay's fallaway jumper with 0.6 left lifts Warriors over Pacers 98-96
Postgame: Post game hero: This time, it's Klay!
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Pacers: Indy Cornrows
Recap: Pacers final score: Warriors hit game winner to top Pacers 98-96
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Recaps

Associated Press: Warriors hand Pacers rare home loss, 98-96 | Photo Gallery
Sports Network: Thompson's winner lifts Warriors over Pacers
Rusty Simmons: Klay Thompson's last-second basket wins it for Warriors | (Mobile)
Rusty Simmons: Game 61: Warriors 98, Indiana 96
Diamond Leung: Warriors hold off Pacers
Monte Poole: Instant Replay: Thompson's game-winner saves Warriors
Monte Poole: Rewind: Thompson delivers when Warriors need him most
Feltbot: Warriors 98 Pacers 96: Thompson Arrives

Pregame News

- Previews of the game.
Monte Poole: Fast Forward: Warriors seek first win in Indiana in seven years

- Before the game Mark Jackson talked about beating Stephen Curry in the yesterday's after-practice 3pt contest.
Diamond Leung: Warriors’ Mark Jackson on beating Stephen Curry in shooting contest: ‘I’m retiring on top’

Pregame Videos

Postgame News

- Near the end of the 1st half, Draymond Green was in Stephen Curry's ear, giving him advice.
Diamond Leung: Stephen Curry wasn’t at his best, but Warriors win, Draymond Green got his point across

- After the game, Jermaine O'Neal talked about his return to the Pacers.
Rusty Simmons: Jermaine O’Neal dreams of NBA Finals between Warriors, Pacers

Postgame Videos

- Postgame quotes and stuff from warriors.com recap:
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Mark Jackson
On Klay Thompson's last shot:

“That was the look we wanted. Get Paul George out of the picture. I thought we did a great job of reading. The guys got it in Klay’s hands with plenty of time and we wanted to take the last shot. Klay did a great job of getting to his spot. He had it going for a while, so it was a big time shot by him.”

On Thompson's fourth quarter:

“He was great. I wanted to make sure he was fine physically because it was a demanding game. He had to either defend George or Stephenson. But he’s a guy that’s durable, we take it for granted. He’s a guy that’s never missed a game, but he was big time.”

On the bench:

“I thought our bench was exceptional. Scoring the basketball, taking care of the basketball and competing at a high level. It was just a thing of beauty and a total team effort.”

On beating Miami and Indiana at home:

“We know who we are, so it’s no surprise. With all due respect to those teams, when we play our best basketball we can beat anybody. The problem is, if we don’t, we can be beaten by anybody. There’s going to be nights where we look exceptional. There’s going to be nights where we don’t play our best basketball. If you’re with us, be with us.”

Klay Thompson
On the last shot:

“I just tried to use my body to back him down and make some space for the shot. Yes it’s a great feeling to come in here and get a win, its huge, especially against the team with best record in the NBA. The fourth quarter I was a little more active. We did a better job of ball movement and I was able to get a lot of open looks. But there at the end it felt good to silence the crowd.”

Jermaine O'Neal
On Klay Thompson's fourth quarter performance:

“I just tried to use my body to back him down and make some space for the shot. Yes it’s a great feeling to come in here and get a win, its huge, especially against the team with best record in the NBA. The fourth quarter I was a little more active. We did a better job of ball movement and I was able to get a lot of open looks. But there at the end it felt good to silence the crowd.”

On the bench:

“We’re going to have to come together if we want a chance to win it all. Everybody is feeling more comfortable with the recent additions of Steve (Blake) and Jordan (Crawford), and Harrison (Barnes) and Draymond (Green) are playing well also.”

On his reaction to being back in Indiana:

“To be honest I found myself sitting back and so many memories came rushing back. It was great to see the arena packed and to see the crowd going crazy. It brought chills to me. I am so happy for the city, happy for organization. Getting in the game and getting the applause almost threw me off my game. My first shot was an air ball left, but I am extremely happy for the city. I will always consider myself a Pacer, whether people want it that way or not. My dream scenario is to have the Golden State Warriors playing the Indiana Pacers in the NBA finals. This will be my favorite team to follow when I’m done playing.”

Notes

- Andre Iguodala dislocated his right index finger. Fortunately, the X-rays were negative.

What's next?

- I know tomorrow is the last game of the road trip. I know it's the last road game against an Eastern team on the road. I know the Warriors fought the Pacers all night right up to the final second. But I don't care. We're in a tight race in the West, and losing to the Celtics tomorrow makes tonight's win against the Pacers pointless. So, no excuses for tomorrow's game.

Full broadcast schedule at warriors.com/schedule.

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