In their second trip to Chase Center in less than a month, the Dallas Mavericks defeated Klay Thompson’s former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night, led by Luka Doncic, who recorded his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Together, the teams made an NBA-high 48 3-pointers. Dallas made 21 and Golden State hit 27.
In his heartfelt comeback on November 12, Thompson made two late 3-pointers for a total of seven points and finished with 29 points following the Mavericks’ 120-117 loss.
In a game that was added to the schedule after the teams were ousted from the NBA Cup, Stephen Curry, his former Splash Brother, led Golden State with 26 points and 10 assists. On Wednesday, the Warriors suffered a one-point defeat at Houston.
Dallas led 39–18 after making 14 of 19 shots until Draymond Green made consecutive 3-pointers. Green recorded a season-high 21 points and five 3-pointers.
Takeaways
Mavericks: F/C Maxi Kleber missed his third straight game on Sunday due to a cracked rib that coach Jason Kidd speculated may have occurred during a game. He missed the first two due to illness.
Warriors: A recent addition In preparation for Thursday’s game against Memphis, Dennis Schroder is anticipated to report to the team on Monday for his physical and subsequent practice. He is a “perfect fit” to start with Curry, according to coach Steve Kerr.
Key moment
Golden State was behind 114-107 at the end of the third quarter when Lindy Waters III made a steal with eight seconds left. Curry then fed Jonathan Kuminga for a one-handed dunk. The fourth quarter started with a three-pointer from Andrew Wiggins, but Golden State was unable to generate enough defensive stops.
Key stat
Doncic finished with 28 points at the half after shooting 16 for 23 and made 9 of his first 11 attempts, including four 3-pointers.
Up next
On Thursday night, the Mavericks will host the Clippers. On Thursday, Golden State will visit Memphis.
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