SAN FRANCISCO– The Golden State Warriors have had a hard time mustering up energy and effort at a consistent level through the early portion of this season. It's what Draymond Green pointed to when the defense failed to stop the Denver Nuggets, and it's what Steve Kerr has emphasized needing more of, especially in winnable games. But if there's one guy who hasn't had a problem with that, it's been second-round rookie Will Richard .

In the Warriors' 114-83 win over the Indiana Pacers, a game that looked dicier than the 31-point difference indicates, Richard came off the bench to give the Dubs 15 points on 4-of-8 from the field, 7-of-8 from the free throw line, and a +19 plus/minus in 19 minutes. Golden State couldn't find separation from the undermanned and depleted Pacers coming off

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