Lone efforts are not enough! Curry scores 38 points with 8 three-pointers, Kuminga adds 10 points before exiting due to injury, Flagg records a double-double, and the Mavericks defeat the Warriors.

On January 23rd, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Mavericks played at home against the Warriors. Curry was on fire offensively but posted a surprisingly poor plus-minus. Kuminga exited due to injury in the second quarter, and Green encountered foul issues late in the game. The Mavericks had a balanced attack with many players stepping up. Despite a close contest through three quarters, the Mavericks sealed the win with a strong final quarter surge. The final score was 123-115 in favor of the Mavericks.

Statistical Summary:

Warriors: Curry 38 points, Green 4 points 4 rebounds 5 assists, Moody 12 points, Bjelica 9 points 10 assists, Melton 22 points, Kuminga 10 points

Mavericks: Flagg 21 points 11 rebounds, Powell 10 points 12 rebounds, Christie 21 points, Marshall 30 points 7 rebounds 9 assists, Williams 19 points, Washington 10 points

Game Progress:

At the start of the first quarter, the Mavericks exploded with a 6-0 run. Curry broke the Warriors’ over three-minute scoring drought with a three-pointer. Powell made one of two free throws, and Curry hit consecutive threes to score the Warriors’ first 9 points. The Mavericks regained control with an 8-2 run to lead by 6, but Kuminga’s and-one stopped the bleeding. The Warriors responded with a 10-2 run to take the lead, and Williams’ layup evened the score again. The Warriors kept up the pressure with another 6 points before Washington’s three-pointer halted their momentum. The quarter ended with the Warriors leading 27-24 by 3 points.

In the second quarter, the Mavericks came out strong again, scoring consecutively to tie the game at 29. Both teams battled closely, with the score tied multiple times from 31 to 37. The Warriors surged late with an 8-2 run, but Marshall’s layup stopped their momentum and sparked a massive 12-0 Mavericks run that put them ahead. A key three-pointer from Santos helped the Mavericks maintain the lead. Kuminga twisted his ankle this quarter and was substituted. Both teams exchanged points afterward, and the half ended with the Mavericks leading 55-50 by 5 points.

The third quarter began with the Warriors opening an 8-0 run to retake the lead. The Mavericks quickly responded with 4 points, but the Warriors extended their advantage with a 5-0 run. News came that Kuminga would not return for the rest of the game. Marshall scored a floater, narrowing the gap to 2 points. The game remained tight as Washington’s three-pointer gave the Mavericks the lead again. Christie’s layup extended it, but Curry’s incredible three-pointer tied the game once more. The Mavericks went on a 7-2 run to try to pull away, but the Warriors answered with an 11-3 run to regain the lead. The Warriors maintained their advantage, ending the quarter ahead 89-84 by 5 points.

In the final quarter, the Warriors started by increasing their lead to 7 points. The Mavericks responded with a 7-0 run to tie the game at 96, keeping the suspense alive. Midway through the quarter, Green was called for a flagrant foul blocking Powell but immediately followed with a block and rebound to keep the score close. However, just one possession later, Green committed another foul, allowing the Mavericks to stretch their lead to 12 and force a Warriors timeout. After the break, Curry hit a clutch three-pointer, but Green fouled out on his first play back with six fouls. Curry took charge in the clutch, scoring repeatedly, but the Mavericks maintained a double-digit lead. The game concluded with the Mavericks defeating the Warriors 123-115.

Starting Lineups:

Warriors: Curry, Moody, Santos, Green, Bjelica

Mavericks: Flagg, Marshall, Martin, Powell, Christie