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In the Warriors’ thrilling victory, Stephen Curry spoils Splash Brother’s comeback

Klay Thompson’s homecoming to Chase Center was expected to be flawless for the Golden State Warriors icon. With just over three minutes remaining on Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks lead by six points thanks to the veteran shooter’s 22 points and six three-pointers.

However, his former splash brother had different plans. Thompson’s otherwise joyous evening was ruined by the Warriors’ amazing 12-3 run, which ended with Stephen Curry scoring all 12 of his team’s points in a 120-117 triumph.

In a thrilling NBA Cup game on Tuesday night, Stephen Curry went all out late as the Warriors defeated the Mavericks. Curry and Thompson were at odds from the start, with the latter getting a shooting foul on his former teammate on the opening possession of the game. Shortly after, Curry fired back with a three over Thompson, and despite Thompson’s best attempts to close out, Draymond Green also added an early corner triple.

It was the first NBA Cup game of the season for both teams and a fitting match for the 34-year-old’s comeback. The game was electrifying in the last minutes as the stars came out to play with wild swings of momentum.

Golden State led by six points at the end of the first quarter thanks to Curry’s 12 points, but the Mavericks scored 36–26 in the second quarter thanks to two consecutive triples by Thompson. In response, the Warriors scored 37 points of their own in the third quarter, extending their advantage to seven points going into the fourth.

However, the game remained tumultuous as Dallas began the fourth quarter with a 23-9 run, led by eight points by Thompson as the visitors seemed to gain control. With Curry on the court, no lead is secure, and with some incredible shot-making in the closing minutes, the two-time MVP made sure he would have the last laugh over Thompson and his new team.Curry shot 5 of 12 from three-point range and 14 of 27 from the field to finish with 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists. After a dagger three over Dereck Lively II in the last 30 seconds, the 36-year-old was as excited as we had ever seen him, indicating what it meant for him and his squad to win on their home court.

Green came out of the gates with some amazing plays on both ends in a solid first period, demonstrating that he was also prepared and eager to face his former teammate. His late-game defense, which included a crucial block on the much larger Daniel Gafford, was nearly as impressive as Curry’s scoring.

Thompson scored 22 points on 7 of 17 shots and 6 of 12 from outside the arc, for a total of 73 points alongside Kyrie Irving (21) and Luka Doncic (31). After losing to the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in their previous two games, the Mavericks have now dropped their last three games by a total six points.

In what is becoming into a potent bench tandem, Jonathan Kuminga put up another impressive performance with 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting while Buddy Hield added 14 points. In a starting role, De’Anthony Melton performed admirably once more, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists, including a crucial three-pointer in the closing seconds prior to Curry’s tirade.

Ahead of their next NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on Friday, the Warriors are at 9-2 on the season.