"The Warriors' Christmas Day opponent does not share a time zone or even a division with Golden State, but it would be difficult to find a more fitting foe for the NBA's flagship day than the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs dwell among the Western Conference's bottom-feeders, but no team in either conference presents the sheer volume of storylines as the outfit from Texas' largest city."
"Although it has now been almost two years since Klay Thompson starred as one half of the game-changing Splash Bros. duo, he remains a franchise icon. Thompson helped the franchise win four titles while making five All-Star teams and earning four All-NBA selections. He missed two full years with injuries, but returned in the back half of the 2022 season to help the Warriors win the NBA title."
The Dallas Mavericks serve as the Warriors' Christmas Day opponent and present numerous storylines despite dwelling near the Western Conference's bottom. The matchup features beloved Bay Area icons returning home, including Klay Thompson, who helped Golden State win four titles, made five All-Star teams and returned from two years of injury to win the 2022 title. Thompson left for Dallas in 2024 and shoots 35.3% from three. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd returns to the Bay Area as a celebrated East Bay prodigy who starred in high school and led back-to-back CIF Division I championships.
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