2024 Dallas Mavericks playoffs picture after loss vs Golden State Warriors (April 2): Updated standings, schedule and more

On Tuesday at the Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks, ending their seven-game winning streak. The highly anticipated matchup between superstars Luka Doncic and Steph Curry was a close one, but ultimately the Warriors were able to secure the win and maintain their tenth-place position in the Western Conference standings.

The victory boosted the hosts’ record to 41-34 and allowed them to create a comfortable gap between themselves and the Houston Rockets, who were closely following behind. Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ defeat has kept them in fifth place in the standings, tied with the New Orleans Pelicans who also hold a record of 45-30.

Doncic continued his impressive triple-double streak this season, scoring 30 points and adding eleven rebounds and eleven assists. Kyrie Irving also had a strong performance with 27 points, and PJ Washington contributed 20 points. The bench contributed a total of 13 points.

The true game-changers for Golden State were their reserves, as Chris Paul (14 points) and Moses Moody (12 points) added to the strong performances of the starting five, spearheaded by Andrew Wiggins (23 points). Additionally, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each contributed 13 and 14 points, respectively.

Dallas Mavericks playoff race: Current standings and projections

Despite the loss, the Mavericks maintain their record of 45-30, which is the same as the New Orleans Pelicans. Their record on the road is now 23-15. Although the loss puts them in fifth place, they are determined to bounce back with a win and secure their spot in the playoffs without having to go through the play-in tournament.

The Mavs will also be counting on the Pelicans or the Sacramento Kings to falter in their remaining games in order to secure their spot in the top six.

Dallas Mavericks Playoff Outlook: Remaining Games

A glimpse at the Dallas Mavericks’ remaining seven regular season games is provided below:

The Dallas Mavericks are facing two consecutive home games before taking on the Houston Rockets. With the Atlanta Hawks showing improvements and the Golden State Warriors determined to defeat Houston, the upcoming three games will be difficult for the Mavericks. They must avoid losing any of these games.

The most favorable matchups for Dallas are against the Hornets and the Pistons, whereas the Heat and Thunder teams present a challenging competition. As of now, Miami is on a three-game winning streak, and OKC is determined to secure the top spot and conclude their regular season. It remains to be seen if Dallas can recover and capitalize on their current momentum.