In an exciting game at Chase Center, Steph Curry and the Warriors edged out a 120-117 win over Klay Thompson and the Mavericks. This was the first time the two stars faced off since Thompson’s move to Dallas.
The crowd was on the edge of their seats until the very end of the exciting battle. Steph Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s homecoming by scoring 12 straight points in the final three minutes, leading the Warriors to a thrilling win.
Klay Thompson had a strong return to Golden State, scoring 22 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. His back-to-back three-pointers in the first half made fans believe the Mavericks were in control. But Curry had other plans. He scored the last 12 points seamlessly in the final minutes, finishing with 37 total points.
CHEF CURRY TAKES OVER LATE.
— NBA (@NBA) November 13, 2024
A PERSONAL 12-3 run in the final 3 minutes to come back and win it caps his 37-point night 🤯
GSW is 1-0 in West Group C! #EmiratesNBACup pic.twitter.com/Urk3n52Zxo
With this win, Steph Curry’s Warriors are now 9-2, while Thompson’s Mavericks dropped to 5-6.
Steph Curry Reacts to Klay Thompson’s Celebration
The game was full of entertaining moments, including Klay Thompson’s tribute to his old teammate, Steph Curry. In the second quarter, Thompson hit a classic three-pointer and added Curry’s famous “shimmy” celebration. The crowd cheered, and cameras caught Curry on the bench, shaking his head with a towel over his face.
After the game, Steph was asked about Thompson’s celebration. With a smile, he jokingly said, “He knows better than that,” before walking away from the interview. This lighthearted moment showed the strong bond and friendly rivalry between the two players.
