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NBA News: Klay Thompson's Mavericks teammate sends strong message to the rest of the league
NBA News: Klay Thompson's Mavericks teammate sends strong message to the rest of the league
The Dallas Mavericks sent a strong message to the rest of the league on Tuesday night with their 126-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs were led by a balanced scoring attack, with six players scoring in double figures. Klay Thompson led the way for the Warriors with 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mavs' hot shooting.
The win was the Mavericks' third straight and improved their record to 11-5. The Warriors, meanwhile, fell to 10-6.
The Mavericks were particularly impressive in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 37-19. They hit 10 of their 17 three-point attempts in the quarter, and they held the Warriors to just 33% shooting from the field.
The Mavs' defense was also strong in the fourth quarter, holding the Warriors to just 17 points. The Warriors made just 6 of their 22 three-point attempts in the quarter, and they turned the ball over six times.
The Mavericks' win is a sign that they are a team to be reckoned with this season. They have a deep and talented roster, and they are playing with a lot of confidence.
Christian Wood's big game
Christian Wood had a big game for the Mavericks, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He was particularly effective in the third quarter, scoring 12 points and helping the Mavs take control of the game.
Wood has been a great addition to the Mavericks this season. He is a versatile big man who can score inside and out, and he is also a good rebounder and defender.
Luka Doncic's supporting cast
Luka Doncic did not have his best game for the Mavericks, but he still had a solid performance with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Mavericks' supporting cast stepped up in a big way, with six players scoring in double figures.
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 18 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points, and Reggie Bullock scored 16 points. The Mavericks also got 12 points from Dwight Powell and 11 points from Josh Green.
The Mavericks' depth is one of their biggest strengths this season. They have a number of players who can step up and make big plays, and that makes them a tough team to beat.