- What: NBA Cup Tournament Game
- When: November 12, 2024
- Who:Ā Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors
- Time:Ā 10:10 p.m. EST
- Where: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)
Get ready for an explosive matchup as the Golden State Warriors face off against the Dallas Mavericks this Tuesday in West Group C action of the Emirates NBA Cup tournament at the Chase Center.
Golden State boasts a stronger record than Dallas when it comes to covering the spread, with an impressive 8-2 mark Against-The-Spread (ATS), whereas the Mavericks sit at 5-5.
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Game Preview (Mavericks vs. Warriors)
Entering as six-point underdogs on Sunday, the Golden State Warriors defied the odds by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116, now claiming the top spot in the Western Conference standings.
After a disappointing game where he was held to just 12 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, two-time MVP Stephen Curry bounced back in a big way, scoring a season-high 36 points alongside seven assists and five rebounds.
The Warriors' defense was also commendable on the road, effectively limiting a potent Thunder offense to just 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc and forcing eight unforced turnovers.
On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks suffered their second straight defeat after losing to the Denver Nuggets 122-120 on Sunday.
Despite the loss, the Mavericks managed to cover the spread, largely due to the outstanding performance of point guard Kyrie Irving, who scored 43 points, along with five rebounds and five assists on an impressive 17-for-22 shooting.
MVP candidate Luka Doncic also made a significant contribution, coming close to a triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists while shooting nine-for-19 from the field.
On defense, Dallas excelled, registering seven steals and five blocks, and creating 10 second-chance opportunities.
Two NBA Cup games this week š
Both are on our home turf š
Let's rock ā”ļø pic.twitter.com/NSdXryu5g5— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 12, 2024
For the Warriors to succeed, they will need to dominate the rebounding game and get Buddy Hield back on track, particularly given the Mavericks' offensive depth.
After a streak of four consecutive games scoring 20 points, the 31-year-old Hield has struggled recently, averaging just nine points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over his last three outings.
Taking everything into account, the 3 point spread could hold some value, especially since the Warriors have only lost once at home this season.
I'd bet the Warriors to cover the 3-point spread in this one.
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Total Points
Looking ahead to their road matchup against the Golden State Warriors, the Mavericks will need Klay Thompson to regain his form.
Since joining Dallas this offseason, the 34-year-old former Warrior has averaged just 14.2 points on 36.6% shooting from beyond the arc, a notable decline from his 17.9 points per game last season.
Besides Thompson, the Mavericks will need their bench to elevate their performance and help share the offensive burden, particularly after Irving's impressive display last Sunday.
When Dallas faced the Nuggets, their bench only contributed 16 points, which won't suffice against a Warriors team full of scoring options.
The Mavericks average 114.1 points per game, placing them 15th in the league. They have an 11th-ranked field goal percentage of 47.3% and a 20th-ranked 3-point percentage of 34.8%.
Defensively, they allow 110.1 points per game (11th) and have an offensive rating of 114.2 (10th) and a defensive rating of 110.3 (10th).
In contrast, the Warriors are currently second in the NBA, averaging 121.3 points per game, with notable rankings of 6th in field goal percentage (47.8%) and 4th in 3-point percentage (39.5%).
Defensively, they rank 7th, allowing 109.4 points per game, and are 4th in offensive rating (119.2) and 3rd in defensive rating (107.6).
š The Bay#MFFL pic.twitter.com/p6C79q3T3m
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 12, 2024
Last season, the Mavericks won all three matchups against the Warriors, going 3-0 against the spread.
As Klay Thompson returns to the Bay Area for the first time since leaving, he will likely carry a chip on his shoulder. However, it's uncertain whether this motivation will help him overcome his recent struggles and deliver a standout performance.
If Thompson can rise to the occasion and Dallas receives similar offensive output from key players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, this could be a great opportunity to consider betting over the total of 232 points.
I don't see this one being low-scoring, so I'd bet Over 232 points at Bovada in this one.
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