The Basketball News:Mavericks Upset by Warriors ? Again
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In a repeat of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors went out on the road and defeated a heavily favored Dallas Mavericks squad. Suiting up only eight and sending only six players onto the court, the Warriors used a big fourth quarter to defeat the Mavs by a final score of 111-103.
Monta Ellis led the way with 37 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals. He did rack up 11 turnovers but his aggressiveness helped the Warriors — especially down the stretch. Anthony Morrow chipped in with 27, while rookie Stephen Curry had 18.
For the Mavs, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points, ten rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jason Terry had 21 points off the bench but the only other player on the team to score at least nine points was Drew Gooden (14).
For those that don’t remember the 2007 postseason, that was the one that featured the eighth seeded Warriors defeating the top seeded Mavs. That series was perhaps the most exciting series I’ve ever watched, although neither team has really been the same since.
Monta Ellis is rounding back into form (Image: Zuma Press)