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Steph Curry Leads Warriors to Dominant Win Over Mavericks in Statement Game
Sunday was a night to remember for Warriors fans, and wow, did Golden State deliver! Coming off a long road stretch, returning home was already a big deal, but this game had all the right ingredients for something special. The Dallas Mavericks were in town, Klay Thompson was making his return to the Chase Center, and a Warriors legend—Andre Iguodala—was having his jersey retired. The stakes were high, and the Warriors rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion, demolishing the Mavericks 126-102.
It didn’t start off perfectly for Golden State, as Dallas jumped to a quick 9-4 lead, exposing some early defensive lapses. Steve Kerr wasted no time calling a timeout, and whatever he said must have worked like magic. The Warriors stormed out of that break like a team on a mission, flipping the script with a scorching 16-0 run. Just like that, Dallas’ lead vanished, and the Warriors never looked back.
Steph Curry was absolutely electric, orchestrating the offense with his signature handles, deep threes, and relentless energy. By the end of the first quarter, Golden State had completely taken over, outscoring Dallas 33-18 and dominating in transition. The momentum only grew in the second quarter as the Warriors’ defense locked in, suffocating the Mavericks and turning stops into easy buckets. A highlight sequence saw Quinten Post drain a three, followed by a Warriors defensive stop, then an acrobatic offensive rebound from Jimmy Butler that led to another Post bucket. The lead ballooned to 41-20, and Dallas coach Jason Kidd had no choice but to call timeout.
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The Mavericks tried to rally, cutting the deficit to 13 at one point, but every time they showed signs of life, Golden State responded with force. Butler, Brandin Podziemski, and Gui Santos brought non-stop hustle, with Podziemski particularly standing out. The young guard, recently inserted into the starting lineup, was everywhere—grabbing rebounds, playing aggressive defense, and keeping the tempo high. At halftime, the Warriors held a commanding 61-44 lead, despite shooting just 26% from three.
The third quarter was the Steph Curry show. He toyed with the Mavericks' defense, draining ridiculous shots and putting on a clinic in offensive brilliance. Back-to-back threes extended the lead to 24, and by the time the quarter ended, Curry had racked up 16 points in the frame. The Warriors entered the final quarter up 100-75, and at that point, it was clear: this was a statement win.
The fourth quarter was a mere formality, with Golden State’s bench handling business as Curry got to enjoy the closing minutes from the sideline. The final buzzer sounded with the Warriors on top 126-102, marking their fifth win in six games since acquiring Butler.
Curry finished with 30 points and seven assists in just under 29 minutes, Butler chipped in 18, and Podziemski put up an impressive 17-point, 13-rebound performance. The Warriors dominated nearly every statistical category—outscoring Dallas in the paint, winning the turnover battle, and turning defense into offense at an elite level.
This was more than just a win—it was a statement. The Warriors are finding their rhythm at the right time, and after a slow start to the season, they are looking like a dangerous team once again.
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