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Warriors Beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry dribbles against Dallas Mavericks Klay Thompson in San Francisco on Dec. 25.
Photographer: Eakin Howard/AP Photo

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By Associated Press

December 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM UTC

Updated on

December 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM UTC

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday.

Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points on 13-for-21 shooting, six rebounds and five assists in his Christmas Day debut while Brandon Williams scored 26 off the bench.