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The Dallas Mavericks roll into San Francisco riding a wave of stellar play, having won 8 of their last 10 games to seize control of the season series. Over that stretch, they've been an offensive juggernaut, averaging nearly 123 points on a blistering 49.6% shooting clip from the field. Their three-point barrage has been equally impressive, hovering around 42% as a team.
The Mavericks have excelled at sharing the rock too, dishing out 26.4 assists per game over their last 10 while playing stifling defense. They've held opponents to just 115.4 points per contest while swiping 9 steals and swatting away 6.2 blocks during this torrid stretch. Their only blemish? An uncharacteristically high 16 turnovers a night.
In contrast, the Warriors have stumbled through their last 10 games with just 3 wins. Their offense has sputtered, averaging a mere 104 points on a pedestrian 42.6% shooting. While they've taken better care of the ball with 13.3 turnovers, they've struggled to generate the same defensive resistance, allowing 107.4 points on average.
The numbers point to a potential mismatch when these teams meet, with the Mavericks' prolific offense clashing against the Warriors' porous defense of late. If Dallas can maintain its hot shooting and ball movement while continuing to protect the rim, they'll prove tough to contain. But if Golden State can rediscover its defensive intensity and limit turnovers, it could grind this one out at home.