Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX (Mavericks home game)
The Warriors, riding solid recent form and veteran experience led by Stephen Curry, travel to face a depleted and struggling Mavericks team fighting to stay relevant in the West. Golden State looks to build momentum on the road, while Dallas hopes home court and any available stars can spark an upset despite major injuries.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors:
Jimmy Butler III (SF): Out (torn right ACL) – season-ending injury sustained recently.
Al Horford (C): Out (toe) – expected sidelined at least through this game.
Draymond Green (PF): Questionable (right ankle soreness) – monitor final status; provides leadership and defense if active.
Core players like Stephen Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and Andrew Wiggins are expected to play barring last-minute issues.
Dallas Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving (PG): Out indefinitely (knee).
Anthony Davis (PF/C): Out (hand/finger injury; no surgery needed but extended absence).
Daniel Gafford (C): Out (ankle).
Dante Exum (SG): Out (knee).
Additional: Up to six players listed out/questionable overall, including possible Moussa Cisse (illness, questionable), Cooper Flagg (ankle, questionable), and others like D’Angelo Russell (illness, GTD in recent).
Mavericks are extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt and backcourt, relying heavily on Luka Dončić and young/available depth.
Key Player Matchups
PG: Stephen Curry (Warriors – elite shooting/pull-up threat, off-ball movement) vs. Luka Dončić (Mavericks – primary creator/scorer if healthy) or backup guard (major edge to Curry if Dončić faces extra defensive attention due to team injuries).
SG/SF: Andrew Wiggins/Brandin Podziemski (Warriors – wing defense and scoring) vs. limited Mavericks perimeter options (defensive focus on containing transition).
PF: Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors – athletic finisher/rebounder) vs. thin Mavericks frontcourt (e.g., available bigs like any G-League call-ups; size/athleticism mismatch favors GS).
C: Kevon Looney or Trayce Jackson-Davis (Warriors – rebounding/rim protection) vs. severely depleted Mavericks centers (paint dominance expected for Warriors).
The Curry-Dončić duel is marquee, but Mavericks’ injury-ravaged roster tilts most matchups toward Golden State’s depth, switching defense, and spacing.
Team Recent Form
Warriors (25-20): Solid Western Conference positioning (around play-in/playoff mix). Recent form: Strong 7-3 in last 10 games, averaging ~118 PPG with efficient offense; wins include high-scoring outputs and defensive stands.
Mavericks (18-26): Lower West standings, ongoing inconsistency. Recent form: 6-4 in last 10 but with blowout losses mixed in; averaging ~116 PPG but poor defense/rebounding exacerbated by absences.
Golden State emphasizes motion offense and perimeter shooting; Dallas struggles with pace control and interior presence without key bigs.
Series History
All-time regular season: Mavericks lead narrowly (95-86). In recent seasons: Competitive, with Mavericks holding a 9-11 edge in last 20 meetings. This season: Mavericks 0-1 vs. Warriors. Last several encounters mixed (e.g., high-scoring affairs with Warriors winning some recently); games often go Over due to pace. Home teams typically favored in this matchup.
Betting Trends
Warriors: 4-1 ATS in last 5; 4-1 SU recently; strong as road favorites vs. injured teams. Mavericks: Struggling 4-1 ATS? but poor home underdogs lately; vulnerable to covers by motivated opponents. H2H: Mixed ATS but Warriors covered in recent wins; totals Over in several high-pace games. General: Road favorites like Warriors cover well (~55%+) vs. depleted squads; injuries push lines toward GS and potentially Unders.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors – 5.5
Dallas Mavericks 233.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 21, 2026
