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Marshall's 30-Point Gem Leads Dallas Past GSW
23 Jan
Summary
- Naji Marshall scored 30 points and had nine assists.
- Stephen Curry became the first NBA player to attempt 10,000 three-pointers.
- Draymond Green fouled out after two late-game calls.
- Jonathan Kuminga exited with left knee soreness.
The Dallas Mavericks secured their fourth straight win, defeating the Golden State Warriors 123-115 on Thursday night. Naji Marshall was instrumental, tying his season highs with 30 points and nine assists. This victory marks a significant streak for the Mavericks. The Warriors' performance was hampered by the absence of Jimmy Butler, whose season-ending knee injury continues to impact the team.
Stephen Curry achieved an NBA first, becoming the league's pioneer in attempting 10,000 shots from beyond the arc, making 4,222 of 10,007 attempts. Despite Curry's scoring, the Warriors faltered in the fourth quarter. Key moments included Draymond Green fouling out after controversial calls, which coincided with an 11-0 Mavericks run.
Dallas' rookie Cooper Flagg impressed in his second game back from injury, contributing 21 points and a career-high 11 rebounds. Max Christie added 21 points, and Brandon Williams provided 19 points off the bench. Jonathan Kuminga left the game in the first half with left knee soreness.
