3 takeaways from Mavericks’ Thrilling Home Win Over Warriors

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Dalla’s Mavericks hung in an exciting way against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night and got an effective 42-point performance from Kyrie Irving as he lifted an undermanned stomach team over a talented warriors team. Dallas lacked every quality great on the guard schedule and a few other players, but they were still able to get away with a win.

They were helped by Golden State, who decided to go small in the second half to match Dallas’ staff, which means Mavs was not decimated on the glass. It also opened the distance at both ends of the floor for Kyrie Irving to do what he wanted. He delivered when Dallas needed it the most (more about it in a second).

Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s win.

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Dallas Maverick’s Guard Kyrie Irving (11) brings the ball up to the court against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Misted Photos / Jerome Miron-Misted Pictures

Just saying that Mavericks would not have won this game without Irving, is investigating it. His entire game can almost be summarized by the trio of triangles in the third quarter, but also by taking a fee on a driving Jimmy Butler with less than 18 seconds to walk. He put his body and soul on the line for his 42 points and 7 rebounds.

Dallas Maverick’s Guard Brandon Williams (10) celebrates after making a three -point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Misted Photos / Jerome Miron-Misted Pictures

In a game where Mavs lacked seven rotation players, they needed one of the “other” guys to step up. And they got it from Brandon Williams, who set 12 points in 15 minutes, a much needed boost from the two-way guard. He was eighth on the team in minutes and played 10 more than Jaden Hardy, who just signed a contract extension before the season. The former Arizona product gave Dallas a big boost from the bench.

Klay Thompson and Steph Curry

Dallas Maverick’s guard Klay Thompson (31) moves the ball past the Golden State Warriors -Guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter of the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Misted Photos / Jerome Miron-Misted Pictures

Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors for a better chance of contributing to a winning team. He lost the first game against his previous team, but has won the last two and hit at least five three-Pointers in all three of these games. He is still a quality starter in the NBA and he has shot the peel of basketball for the past few weeks. They need it to continue until they can get healthy.

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