Meanwhile, Curry continues to operate at an elite level, bending defenses, carrying offensive stretches, and reminding the organization that this window still matters. The longer Golden State delays a meaningful swing, the more uncomfortable that contrast becomes.

After early struggles, Steph Curry caught fire late to push the Golden State Warriors past the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day.

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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.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day in San Francisco, California, with tip-off set for 5 p.m. ET.

The Golden State Warriors claimed a 126‑116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an exciting NBA Christmas Game 2025. The matchup featured an intense star showdown, with Stephen Curry leading the home team’s offense and Cooper Flagg responding for Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks listed 10 players on the injury report before their blockbuster Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

The Golden State Warriors had a phenomenal offensive game Sunday night, knocking in 27 of their 54 three-point attempts and seeing four players reach 20 or more points. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as the Warriors fell 143-133 to the Dallas Mavericks.