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  • The Warriors are 14-10 and own the best record in the Pacific Division.
  • Dallas is 16-9 and has the third-best record in the Southwest Division.
  • These teams last played on Nov. 12, with the Dubs claiming a 120-117 victory.

One of the games on Sunday night’s NBA slate features the Golden State Warriors taking on the Dallas Mavericks. While both teams are coming off losses heading into this matchup, our Warriors vs Mavericks prediction foresees the Mavericks coming out on top.

Warriors Try To Rediscover Winning Formula

Golden State got off to a hot start, winning 12 of their first 15 contests. Since then, they have gone 2-7 in their last nine games, including a 91-90 loss against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Warriors led by six points with 90 seconds left in regulation. Houston’s Fred Van Vleet knocked down a 3-pointer, and Alperen Segun converted a layup, trimming the deficit to one point.

Stephen Curry missed a 3-point shot with 11 seconds left. Gary Payton II grabbed the rebound, but his pass was intercepted by Jalen Green, who was fouled on the play and hit the game-winning free throws.

Jonathan Kuminga spearheaded the Warriors’ scoring attack with 20 points and seven boards. Curry finished with 19 points and seven assists. With the win, the Rockets punched their ticket to the NBA Cup semifinal round and snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors.

Mavericks Look To Right The Ship

Meanwhile, the Mavericks were 9-7 through their first 16 outings but have posted seven wins in their last nine games. Unfortunately, their seven-game winning streak ended with a 118-104 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Klay Thompson paced the team’s offense with 19 points and four assists. Kyrie Irving added 17 points and five assists, while Luka Doncic finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

Dallas trailed by three points at the break (57-54). But the Thunder took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks by a 33-19 margin while holding them to 6-for-19 shooting from the field. Additionally, OKC won the rebounding battle 52-44 and scored 36 points off the Mavericks’ 19 turnovers.

Warriors vs Mavericks Prediction: Dallas Wins A Close One

Thanks to their solid start, the Dubs sit atop their division. However, this group has struggled as of late, with just two wins in its last 10 outings. Although the Mavericks are coming off a disappointing loss against OKC, they are trending in the right direction, with eight victories in their previous 10 contests. With that in mind, look for the Mavericks to win a close one.

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