- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors
- Event Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Line: Dallas Mavericks (+8.5)
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The Golden State Warriors (15-15) are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (12-19) at the Chase Center this Thursday. The Mavericks enter this game as 8.5-point underdogs according to the latest betting odds, with the over/under line established at 227 points.
In their most recent outing, the Mavericks defeated the Nuggets with a close score of 131-130. They recorded 12 personal fouls, while the Nuggets were whistled for 16. From beyond the arc, Dallas converted 20 of their 41 attempts. Notably, the Nuggets managed a perfect 100% at the free throw line, sinking all 10 of their attempts. Denver secured 34 rebounds (7 of which were offensive) and had 2 blocks. They also tallied 39 assists and 8 steals. On the defensive end, Dallas allowed Denver to shoot 57.5%, with 50 successful field goals out of 87 attempts. The Mavericks recorded 34 assists and forced 15 turnovers while achieving 9 steals. On the boards, they gathered a total of 36 rebounds, 11 of those being offensive. At the charity stripe, Dallas went 14 for 15 for a solid 93.3% accuracy. Overall, they finished the game shooting 57.0% from the floor (53 of 93) and 11 of 27 beyond the arc.
Cooper Flagg had a standout performance in this game, shooting 66.7% from the field and dishing out 9 assists. He played for 40 minutes and grabbed 9 rebounds while scoring 33 points on 14 of 21 shooting.
Dallas comes into this match with a season record of 12-19. They are averaging 113.6 points per game (23rd in the league) and shooting 46.6% from the field. The Mavericks’ three-point shooting stands at 33.4% (341 out of 1,021 attempts), and they convert 76.0% of their free throw opportunities. As a team, Dallas is bringing down 44.5 rebounds per game, while accumulating 785 assists for the season, which ranks them 14th in the league for passing. They commit an average of 15.5 turnovers and 20.5 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Mavericks force 14.0 turnovers per game while accumulating 21.5 fouls. They rank 23rd in the league for assists allowed, with 818 given up this season. The Mavericks’ defense permits opponents to shoot at a field goal percentage of 46.2% (1,338 out of 2,897), while they allow 47.6 rebounds per game. Their three-point defensive percentage stands at 33.1%, and they are currently ranked 18th in points allowed per game (117.4).
In their last match, the Warriors celebrated a convincing victory over the Magic, winning 120-97. They collected a total of 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards, leading to 47 total rebounds for the game. However, they also turned the ball over 13 times but managed to produce 8 steals. The Magic accrued 21 personal fouls, resulting in 24 free throw attempts for the Warriors, of which they converted 17 for a 70.8% success rate. From three-point range, Golden State hit 11 of their 37 shots (29.7%). Overall, they completed 46 of 89 field goal attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 51.7%. The Warriors allowed the Magic to score on 36 of 87 attempts, giving them a 41.4% shooting rate. They also limited the Magic to just 7 out of 27 from beyond the arc and allowed 48 rebounds (16 offensive) for the game.
Stephen Curry was instrumental for the Warriors in this match, shooting 10 of 23 for a percentage of 43.5%. He contributed 3 rebounds and scored 26 points in 31 minutes, along with 6 assists.
With a current record of 15-15, the Warriors are committing 20.9 fouls on average and have an 81.3% free throw percentage. They average 27.8 assists per game (ranked 8th in the league) but also account for 16.2 turnovers per game. The Warriors have tallied 3,425 points on the season, averaging 114.2 points per game, and secure 43.8 rebounds per game. On the offensive end, they are shooting 45.2% from the field, placing them 26th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Warriors are allowing their opponents to shoot 34.0% from three-point range (361 of 1,062) and 80.2% from the free throw line. Their defense gives up an average of 25.4 assists and 45.2 rebounds per night, ranking them 10th and 21st in those categories, respectively. The Warriors are currently 4th in the league for points allowed, surrendering 112.3 per game, while forcing their opponents into an average of 15.9 turnovers and allowing a 45.9% field goal percentage (6th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling NBA matchup?
Prediction: Take Dallas (+8.5)
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