Curry Scores 37 Points As Warriors Defeat Mavericks In NBA Cup Match Featuring Thompson's Return

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Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup match. Curry scored 37 points, including the team's last 12. Klay Thompson, who joined Dallas in July, returned to Chase Center and scored 22 points. Luka Dončić contributed 31 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for Dallas after recovering from a groin strain.

The Warriors honoured Thompson's tradition of boating to games by gifting fans captain hats. Before the game began, Thompson shared an embrace with Curry. Thompson's three-pointer gave Dallas a 110-105 lead before Curry took control. Curry shot 14 for 27, including five three-pointers, and added nine assists and six rebounds. This performance sparked a significant third-quarter run for Golden State.

Dereck Lively II played despite a shoulder injury, scoring 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds for Dallas. The Mavericks committed 18 turnovers, resulting in 21 points for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga added 16 points while Buddy Hield contributed 14 for Golden State.

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 111-99 in their NBA Cup opener. OG Anunoby led with 24 points as Joel Embiid struggled in his season debut after winning gold at the Paris Olympics. Embiid managed only 13 points on poor shooting and three rebounds in his return.

Paul George was Philadelphia's top scorer with 29 points and ten rebounds. Josh Hart achieved a triple-double with 14 points, twelve rebounds, and ten assists for New York. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and thirteen boards while Jalen Brunson scored eighteen points despite shooting struggles.

Hawks Edge Out Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks secured a narrow victory over the Boston Celtics with a score of 117-116 in their NBA Cup opener. Onyeka Okongwu tipped in a missed shot with just over six seconds remaining to clinch the win. Jaylen Brown missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer for Boston.

Dyson Daniels had a career-high performance with twenty-eight points while Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double for Atlanta. Despite missing star Trae Young, Atlanta ended their two-game losing streak against Boston's strong lineup.

The Celtics saw their two-game winning streak end despite Brown scoring thirty-seven points and Derrick White adding thirty-one. A missed three-pointer by Jayson Tatum late in the game allowed Atlanta to seize their first lead since early on.