In a night that was as much about nostalgia as it was about the scoreboard, the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks faced off Thursday, but the real headline came after the final buzzer. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson-three names etched into the DNA of one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history-shared a heartfelt reunion at center court, reminding everyone of the bond that built four championships and a basketball brotherhood that transcends team colors.
Thompson, now wearing Mavericks blue after his departure from Golden State in the 2024 offseason, was all smiles as he embraced his longtime teammates. The trio, who first joined forces back in 2012 when Green arrived to complement Curry (2009) and Thompson (2011), spent 12 unforgettable seasons together, redefining modern basketball with their unselfish play, relentless defense, and lights-out shooting.
Together, they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy four times-2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022-cementing their legacy as one of the most iconic trios the league has ever seen. And while Thompson may now be a rival on the court, the postgame interaction proved that the bond between these three runs deeper than any box score.
That said, the game itself was no walk down memory lane for the Warriors. Despite a strong showing from Curry, Golden State fell 123-115 to Dallas, with the Mavericks pulling away late thanks to a dominant fourth quarter. The Warriors were outscored 39-26 in the final frame, a defensive lapse that ultimately cost them the game after a tightly contested first three quarters.
Curry did everything he could to keep Golden State in the fight, dropping 38 points on 14-of-27 shooting, including an impressive 8-of-15 from deep. He also added four rebounds and a lone assist, though the ball movement that once defined the Warriors' offense seemed to sputter down the stretch.
De’Anthony Melton chipped in with 22 points and three boards, while Moses Moody added 12 points and three rebounds of his own. Jonathan Kuminga rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points and two assists. But beyond Curry, the offensive output lacked the kind of rhythm and cohesion that once made the Warriors so dangerous.
Klay Thompson caught up with former teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green after the game. pic.twitter.com/U33LhF1x6P
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The loss drops Golden State to 25-21 on the season, holding onto the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They currently sit ahead of the Trail Blazers and Clippers, but still have ground to make up on teams like the Timberwolves and Suns.
Next up, the Warriors head to Minnesota for a Jan. 24 matchup against the Timberwolves-a team that’s been making noise in the West. It’s a chance for Golden State to regroup, tighten up defensively, and maybe recapture some of that old magic. Because while the Curry-Green-Thompson era may be in the rearview mirror, the Warriors still have a lot of basketball left to play-and plenty to prove.