Warriors Roll Past Mavericks, Ex-Teammates Barnes, Bogut
By CSN Bay Area ••
OAKLAND – The Dallas Mavericks came into Oracle Arena Wednesday night and immediately raised the white flag, only to have the Warriors crush them anyway.
The Warriors rolled to a 116-95 victory that, with the exception of a few lackadaisical moments, could have served as reminders to ex-teammates Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut, now with Dallas, of good times past.
The Warriors (6-2) basically put the game out of reach in the first half, when they shot 66.7 percent and held Dallas (2-6) to 29.5 percent. The Warriors shot 58.1 percent, while limiting the shorthanded Mavericks to 39.5 percent.
Barnes scored a team-high 25 points to lead the Mavericks, while Seth Curry, brother of Stephen, scored 10 for Dallas. Bogut was rested and did not play.
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Draymond Green #23 high fives Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds his face after being fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors has a shot blocked by Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the bench after he made a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kevin Durant #35 talks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Terrence Ross #31 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a shot against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Draymond Green #23 during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Channing Frye #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: Tristan Thompson #13 sets a pick as Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 109-108. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers lets the clock run during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 109-108. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates his dunk with Stephen Curry #30 during a 115-98 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors argues during a 115-98 Warriors win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives on Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors steals an inbound pass from Chris Paul #3 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket as Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Drake cheers from his courtside seat during the first half of an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Steph Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as DeMarre Carroll #10 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball around his brother, Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks, at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Klay Thompson #11 high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors after Thompson made a basket against the Dallas Mavericks at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is surrounded by David West #3, Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against Dante Cunningham #33 of the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors shoots and scores a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up to shoot and gets fouled by Pau Gasol #16 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Prior to an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors is seen in detailed view of Craig Sager-Themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance by City National Bank as a tribute to the iconic TNT sideline reporter and his ongoing fight against leukemia. at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
STANDOUT PERFORMER: Thompson in the first quarter appeared to shed the remnants of the slump that nagged him through the first two weeks of the season, scoring 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field.
Thompson’s line: 20 points (8-of-13- from the field, 4-of-7 beyond the arc), four assists and two rebounds. He played 29 minutes and finished plus-19.
TURNING POINT: This one was decided early. After a Seth Curry 3-pointer pulled Dallas into a 7-7 tie with 9:12 left in the first quarter, the Warriors went on a 19-6 run to take a 26-13 lead on a Green 3-pointer with 3:16 left in the quarter.
The Warriors pushed the lead by 19 (34-15) after one quarter and to 31 (67-36) at the half. The Mavericks rallied in the second half but never got closer than 13 points.
INJURY UPDATE: Warriors: C Damian Jones (R pectoral surgery recovery) was listed as out. C Anderson Varejao was a healthy inactive.
Mavericks: C Andrew Bogut (rest), G Wesley Matthews (rest) and Jose Juan Barea (rest) were declared out prior to tipoff. G Deron Williams (L calf strain), F Dirk Nowitzki (R Achilles soreness) and G Devin Harris (R big toe sprain) were listed as out.
WHAT’S NEXT: The Warriors immediately after the game flew to Denver, where on Thursday night they face the Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. PST.
