Fresh off of an exhilarating 131-130 home win over the Denver Nuggets, your Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) are back on the road to face off with the Golden State Warriors (15-15, 8th in the Western Conference). The Mavericks were led by their rookie sensation yet again in the win against Denver, as Cooper Flagg flirted with being the youngest player in NBA history to drop a triple double. Instead, the 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists had to do. Anthony Davis also contributed to the cause, dropping 31 points.
The Warriors, meanwhile, were last seen beating the Orlando Magic at home, 120-97. That game still featured a fair amount of drama, as Draymond Green once again was involved in some self-inflicted nonsense by removing himself from the team in the middle of the game? Or maybe Steve Kerr told him to hit the showers early? Either way, vibes are awfully unsettled in The Bay.
What are some reasons to stream this game from your phone at the Christmas gathering? Let’s spread some holiday cheer by getting you ready for Cooper Flagg’s Christmas christening.
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Roadblock
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The Mavericks have not won a road game since December 1st, when they also beat the Denver Nuggets. Having won just three of their thirteen games on the road this season, the Mavericks will be up against it against the Warriors, who have won nine of thirteen at home in this 2025-26 campaign. Will these teams simply hold true to form? Or is there something here that could swing the game in Dallas’ direction.
The biggest gift is already here
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Most of us spend the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas just trying to survive. Not Cooper Flagg! Since the November 29th game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Cooper Flagg is averaging 25.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals + blocks per game. Keep in mind, he only played his first game as a nineteen-year-old on Tuesday against the Nuggets, where again, he put up 33 points, nine boards, nine assists and two stocks. Folks, this is not normal! The level of shot making and finishing that he is showing is stuff we didn’t expect to see until year three. It’s all happened within the first 30 games of his career!
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When he gets the three-pointer sorted out next year… You’re all in big trouble.
Splash Bros, reunited again
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It is fitting that this holiday season, we get to see Steph Curry and Klay Thompson share a court once again. Both Curry and Thompson have rounded into their usual form as of late, which means we should be in for a Christmas treat. As the trade deadline nears and this Mavericks team floats around the fringes of play-in territory, Thompson could end up on a real contender that needs one of the best shooters in league history. It’s important to cherish these moments.
How to watch
This is an ABC and ESPN exclusive, with tipoff scheduled for just after 4:00p CT from the Chase Center in San Francisco.