NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Dallas Mavericks

This was Golden State’s 12th straight victory against the Mavericks at Oracle Arena.
This was Golden State’s 12th straight victory against the Mavericks at Oracle Arena.

#2 Seven of the Mavericks players scored in double-digits

DeAndre Jordan is averaging 14.4 rebounds per game(2nd best in the league) this season.
DeAndre Jordan is averaging 14.4 rebounds per game(2nd best in the league) this season.

Although Durant hit a dagger three-pointer to seal the deal in the final seconds of the game, the Mavericks still put up a solid effort throughout the 48 minutes of play.

Wesley Matthews led the scoring with 25 points while Luka Doncic dropped 19 on a night when seven Mavericks scored in double digits. DJ had an imposing 23-rebound outing as all starters contributed at least 10 points.

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As a unit, they shot a decent 45% from the field and a respectable 35% from beyond the arc, outscoring the Warriors 50-38 in the paint.

Barnes shot 0-of-7 from the distance but still finished with 17 points, later retrospecting his team's effort this season,

"This season we've done a good job of fighting and going up against adversity," Barnes said. "Tonight was one of those things where they got into a rhythm, we got down a little bit there in the second half and we battled within a couple points."

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