The Golden State Warriors (65 - 7) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (35 - 37) 128 - 120 on Friday. This was anticipated to be a blowout, but Dallas did a great job of hanging around as huge underdogs. The key for Golden State was a first half in which they outscored the Mavericks by 14 points while dropping 72 points. The Warriors were unconscious from the field, as they shot 49 percent from the field, 47 percent from three - point range and 91 percent from the free - throw line. Despite playing without Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams, the Mavericks did a great job of battling a potent Warriors team. Wesley Matthews led the team with 26 points in one of his best games of the season. J.J. Barea did a great job of filling in for Williams, as he tallied 21 points and six assists. Seven Dallas players scored in double figures with three of them coming off the bench (Zaza Pachulia, Justin Anderson, Charlie Villlanueva) .On deck for the Mavericks is a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Golden State didn’t play their best game, but it continued their undefeated streak at home. Klay Thompson was spectacular, as he scored 40 points while hitting nine three - pointers. Steph Curry flirted with a triple - double, as he accumulated 33 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and four steals in the win. Draymond Green also flirted with a triple - double, as he amassed 19 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Up next for the Warriors is an exhibition type matchup, as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
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