Warriors Defeat Mavericks 120-117 in NBA Cup

In an emotional return, Klay Thompson faced his former team, the Golden State Warriors, but was overshadowed by Stephen Curry's clutch performance. Curry scored 37 points, including the final 12 for the Warriors, leading them to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup opener. Thompson, who received a rousing welcome from fans, contributed 22 points but could not secure the win for his new team. The game featured a playoff-like atmosphere, with both players expressing the surreal experience of competing against each other. This victory improved the Warriors' record to 9-2, while the Mavericks fell to 5-6. Curry's impressive outing also marked him as the oldest point guard to achieve back-to-back 30-point games in NBA history.