Warriors vs Mavericks
Thu, Dec 25
Final
Warriors
Warriors
(15 - 15)
126
-
116
Mavericks
Mavericks
(12 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 40 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 126 |
| Mavericks | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
Venue: Chase Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jimmy Butler III
GSW | #10 | F
14
9
9
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
27
6
5
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 72% chance of winning the game
With Kyrie Irving sidelined, the Warriors' veteran duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler is poised to exploit Dallas's defensive struggles and road woes in this Christmas Day matchup.
Key Analysis
- • Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are out, stripping the Mavericks of their secondary playmaker and primary rim protector.
- • Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler provide a decisive veteran advantage against a Dallas roster relying heavily on rookie Cooper Flagg.
- • The Mavericks have a porous defense that allows 117.4 points per game, ranking 18th in the league.
- • Golden State enters with momentum after winning two straight games, including a dominant defensive showing against Orlando.
- • Dallas has struggled significantly on the road, losing four consecutive away games coming into this contest.
- • The Mavericks need an explosive scoring night from Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson to compensate for their depth issues.
