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March 28, 2024

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Vegas Play of the Day: Warriors at Pacers

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John Locher / AP

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots around Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Las Vegas.

The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun’s sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.

Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.

Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.

Golden State Warriors minus-8 at Indiana Pacers, $990 to win $900:

After Victor Oladipo's season-ending injury, the Pacers simply have to be crushed. They've gone from fringe Eastern Conference contenders to a bottom-tier team overnight, and that doesn't seem like the best time to be welcoming Golden State to town.

The Warriors were hit-or-miss on the road earlier in the season, but now they're rolling, having won their last nine away from home. This is the finale of a five-game road trip for Golden State, so there is some potential for a letdown. But given Indiana's circumstances right now, I'm willing to bet that the Warriors roll by double digits.

Current Standings: Keefer (25-21-2, $11,926), Brewer (16-14-2, $11,570), Emerson (2-3, $7,387), Grimala (14-14-1, $4,250)

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