Key Takeaways:
- Dallas Mavericks secured a 123-115 win over Golden State, marking their longest winning streak this season
- Stephen Curry became the first NBA player to attempt 10,000 three-pointers, making 8 of 15 from deep and finishing with 38 points
- Naji Marshall matched his season bests with 30 points and nine assists to lead the Mavericks, while Cooper Flagg recorded a double-double
Match Overview
The Dallas Mavericks triumphed 123-115 over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, claiming a season-high fourth straight win. Golden State, meanwhile, have yet to find success since Jimmy Butler’s season-ending knee injury, now standing at 0-2 in that stretch.
Individual Performances and Key Moments
Naji Marshall delivered a commanding showing, equalling his season highs with 30 points and nine assists. Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg also impressed, tallying 21 points and a career-high 11 rebounds within 30 minutes, despite expectations of a restricted 20-25 minute outing in only his second game back from a sprained left ankle.
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On the Golden State side, Stephen Curry made NBA history by becoming the first player to reach 10,000 career three-point attempts, achieving the feat with 8 makes from 15 attempts and totalling 38 points. Curry is now 4,222 for 10,007 from long range.
Max Christie contributed 21 points for Dallas, while Brandon Williams added 19 from the bench and Dwight Powell produced 10 points with 12 rebounds. Klay Thompson, facing his previous club, knocked down two first-half three-pointers for a total of six points.
Game-Changing Incidents
The momentum shifted in Dallas’s favour midway through the fourth quarter after Warriors’ Draymond Green was called for a flagrant foul. Green disputed the decision and, shortly thereafter, committed another foul which was reviewed but not upgraded. Despite the review, Green continued to argue as he returned to the bench and Dallas capitalised with an 11-0 run, a surge that began after the initial flagrant. Green fouled out with 3:50 left in the contest.
Jonathan Kuminga scored 10 points in nine minutes for the Warriors before exiting early with left knee soreness, having landed awkwardly during the first half. This was only his second game back after a month-long absence from coach Steve Kerr’s rotation. The injury to Jimmy Butler (right knee ACL) had enabled Kuminga’s return to the lineup.
Upcoming Fixtures
| Team | Next Opponent | Date | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | Minnesota (Away) | Saturday | First of two matches at Minnesota |
| Mavericks | Lakers (Home) | Saturday | Luka Doncic faces his former team |
Notable Statistics
- Stephen Curry: 38 points, 8/15 three-point shooting, now 4,222 of 10,007 from beyond the arc
- Naji Marshall: 30 points, 9 assists
- Cooper Flagg: 21 points, career-high 11 rebounds in 30 minutes
- Dwight Powell: 10 points, 12 rebounds
- Jonathan Kuminga: 10 points in 9 minutes before injury
