The Warriors on the other hand were considered the favourites going in into this match who just brushed aside the Grizzlies with a 4-2 victory in the last round and got the job done quite easily wrapping the night with a 112-87 victory over the distraught Mavericks. It was a combined and brilliant team performance by the Warriors as all of their players got on the score sheet with every player registering double figure points. Stephen Curry pulled 21 points and also supplied with 4 assists and 12 rebounds. Klay Thompson and Andre Wiggins also had a great game with both scoring 15 and 19 points respectively.
The match was pretty much one sided from the very first minute of the match as the Warriors dismantled the Mavericks completely throughout the entire match. The Warriors took a lead of 28-18 at the end of first half and the Mavericks never really came back into the match and in the end suffered a defeat in the very first game with 25 points. Luka Doncic put everything into the match and was the best Mavericks’ player on the court having picked up 20 points and Spencer Dinwiddie again had a great match coming in from the bench but couldn’t save the match for his team.
Dallas Mavericks Match Report
Jason Kidd’s side were left stunned by the Warriors’ performance in the first match and they seemed absolutely clueless the entire match. Spencer Dinwiddie and Luka Doncic were the only positives from the match but the otters failed to improvise. Jalen Brunson managed to get 14 points but that was never going to be enough to stop the Warriors from taking the match away from them.
Golden State Warriors Match Report
Steve Kerr’s men were buzzing with confidence leading up to this match and have wrapped the first game in fine fashion. Having kept the inform Doncic on a regular show last night allowing him to score just 20 points, all the credits goes to Looney in the defense. Stephen Curry keeps on marching ahead and took the game away from the Mavericks. Wiggins has been in a stellar form as well and proved his worth yet again last night with a magnificent performance. Klay Thompson continued to pose trouble for the Mavericks’ defenders throughout the match.
Best Performers
Luka Doncic:
Luka Doncic has been in a breathtaking form all season long and yesterday was no different as he notched up 20 points, with 7 rebounds and 4 assists but all went in vain as his team suffered a huge defeat last night.
Andrew Wiggins:
The Warriors fans will still be chanting the name of Andrew Wiggins who might have given his team a major boost in this conference finals tie after picking up a total of 19 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists ensuring his team a vital win.
Stephen Curry:
Stephen Curry had a wonderful match and started his show right from very first minute of the match picking up 21 points with 12 rebounds and 4 assists last night.
Match Details:
Fixture: Golden State Warriors Vs Dallas Mavericks
Host: Golden State Warriors
Date: 18 May
Venue: Chase Center
Dallas Mavericks Vs Golden State Warriors Lineup:
Golden State Warriors: Andrew Wiggins (F), Draymond Green (F), Kevon Looney (C), Klay Thompson (G), Stephen Curry (G).
Dallas Mavericks: Dorian Finney-Smith (F), Reggie Bullock (F), Dwight Powell (C), Jalen Brunson (G), Luka Doncic (G).
Dallas Mavericks Vs Golden State Warriors | Match Conclusion:
The tie looked absolutely equally matched on paper but the Warriors had made it past the Mavericks to grab a win in the first game of this semifinal tie with an easy 112-87 victory last night. The tie looks heated as the Mavericks will look to set their eyes on a vital comeback for the next match but the Warriors are determined to wrap this tie as soon as possible and have made their statement clear with yet another brilliant performance last night.
Have a good day ahead!!!
