Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game Results and Highlights: Top 5 Viral Moments as Steph Curry and Luka Doncic battle it out (April 2)
The Dallas Mavericks came to the Bay Area with the goal of maintaining their season series dominance over the Golden State Warriors.
The Mavericks, who remained undefeated against their opponents with a 2-0 record, were determined to secure another win to improve their playoff positioning. Despite concerns, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were cleared to play, giving the team confidence in their chances for a successful away game.
Despite not having Jonathan Kuminga, the “Dubs”were able to take solace in a balanced scoring performance from their entire roster. Andrew Wiggins’ seven points and valuable contributions from Chris Paul coming off the bench helped the home team secure a slim 28-27 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter.
Despite facing challenges in finding the basket, the Dallas Mavericks persisted throughout most of the second quarter. It seemed as though a lid had been placed on the rim, making it difficult for them to make open shots. However, they remained resilient and were uplifted by the contributions of Doncic and Irving, ultimately finishing the quarter with determination.
Despite Steph Curry and Moses Moody leading a surge for the Golden State Warriors, propelling them to a commanding 13-point lead, the “Dubs”ultimately faltered in the end. As the first half came to a close, the teams were tied at 49 points.
Top Moments from the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game
#5. Luka Doncic and Steph Curry showcase their impressive shooting skills before games
Prior to the important match, Steph Curry and Luka Doncic engaged in a playful exchange during pre-game warm-ups, engaging in a friendly competition to see who could make the most impressive shots from midcourt. Each player took two shots, and it was the Warriors’ standout point guard who came out on top, nailing his second shot for the win.
#4. PJ Washington caps off game with thunderous dunk
As Doncic made his way down the court towards the Warriors’ half, his mere presence appeared to captivate the entire defensive unit.
#3. Gary Payton || Throwing Down for the Showtime Dunk
As transition was in progress, Gary Payton II took possession of the loose ball and rapidly increased his speed, surpassing the Mavericks’ defense. With impressive hang time and leaping ability, he successfully performed a reverse dunk, causing the Chase Center crowd to erupt in excitement.
#2. Kyrie Irving slips past the defense for an explosive dunk
Throughout this season, Irving has consistently displayed his exceptional leaping skills, highlighted by a series of powerful dunks. One of his most impressive moments was when he successfully executed a backdoor cut beyond Gary Payton II, aided by a well-timed pass from Gafford that allowed him to complete the dunk.
#1. Draymond Green’s game-saving block in the NBA Finals
Despite the Mavericks’ late attempt at a comeback, Irving managed to break through the defense and make a perfectly placed pass to Daniel Gafford, who appeared to have an easy layup. Yet, the most impressive moment of the game occurred when Draymond Green forcefully blocked Gafford’s shot without drawing a foul, securing a crucial defensive stop for the Warriors.
The Warriors halted the Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak and prevented a season series sweep with a 104-100 victory that night.
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