- Golden State Warriors secured a 126-102 victory over Dallas Mavericks, marking their third consecutive win
- Steph Curry led the way with 30 points, while Jimmy Butler added 18 and Brandin Podziemski recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds
- Dallas struggled offensively, with Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington leading the team with 17 points each
Key Takeaways:
The Golden State Warriors continued their strong run in the NBA regular season, securing a convincing 126-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. The win marked their third straight triumph and kept them in the hunt for a top-six finish in the Western Conference, aiming to avoid the play-in tournament.
Before tip-off, the Warriors honoured franchise legend Andre Iguodala, retiring his No. 9 jersey in a brief ceremony featuring speeches from head coach Steve Kerr and Steph Curry.
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Golden State took control early, going on an 11-0 run to break a 9-9 tie and opening up a 33-18 lead by the end of the first quarter. The advantage grew to over 20 points at 41-20 in the second quarter, and despite a brief Dallas push, the Warriors held a 61-44 lead at halftime.
Curry took charge in the third quarter, ensuring the Warriors extended their lead to 25 points (100-75) heading into the final period. The team rotated heavily in the fourth quarter but maintained control, sealing the victory with a final score of 126-102.
Curry finished as the game’s top scorer with 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jimmy Butler III contributed 18 points and 5 assists. Brandin Podziemski recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 17 points, while former Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson added 11.
With this win, Golden State improved to 30-27, while Dallas dropped to 31-27, holding onto eighth place in the Western Conference standings.