Mavericks 114 Warriors 91: Game 32 Recap

The Lead
Mavericks dominate the Curry-less Warriors for their fourth straight win, as they hand Golden State only their second loss of the season.

Box Score

Leaders
Mavs
Points: Barea, 23
Rebounds: Pachulia, 15
Assists: Barea, 6
+-: Nowitzki, Parsons, +24
Warriors
Points: Clark, 21
Rebounds: Bogut, 10
Assists: Green, Livingston, 4
+-: Speights, -3

Game Balls
J.J. Barea
23 points, 6 assists, 9-12 FG, 5-7 3PT
Zaza Pachulia
14 points, 15 rebounds, 5-8 FG, 4-4 FT

X-Factor
Wesley Matthews
13 points, 5-9 FG, 3-4 3PT, held Klay Thompson to 4-15 FG

Play of the Game
Late in the second quarter Dirk blows by Brandon Rush and puts down a two-handed slam that gave the Mavs a 57-40 lead.

Stat of the Game
After taking a 11-10 lead with 6:35 left in the first quarter, the Mavs would lead for the remainder of the game and led by at least 17 the entire second half.

Of Note

• The Warriors were without reigning MVP Stephen Curry who missed his first game of the season due to a bruised left lower leg. 
• In the four games he has started in place of the injured Deron Williams, J.J. Barea has averaged 21.8 points and 6.8 assists while shooting 63% from the field and 69% on threes.
• In the last three games Wesley Matthews had held top shooting guards Jimmy Butler, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson to a combined 14-39 from the field.
• Despite the loss the Warriors still have the league's best ever record after 31 games at 29-2.
• The Mavs snapped a 7 game losing streak to the Warriors.
• During their four game winning streak the Mavs have shot 56-116 (.483%) on three point attempts.

Quote of Note
 "I've been able to help my team a lot the past couple days, especially early in games I bring a lot of energy. It's great man. They got confidence in me; they keep finding me; they set screens for me. It's awesome to be out there with them."
J.J. Barea

Tweet of the Night
 

look, no curry. whatever. mavs are lighting up a team with klay, Livingston, DRAYMOND GREEN, andrew bogut and Iggy as defenders. that's fire

— Mavs Moneyball (@mavsmoneyball) December 31, 2015

Next Up
The Mavericks (19-13) head out for a brief trip to Miami on  New Year's Day to face the Heat (18-13).