Steph Curry steals show on Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State Warriors

Wed Nov 13 08:45:09 UTC 2024: ## Curry Steals the Show as Thompson Returns to Chase Center

**San Francisco, CA** – Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup, putting on a scoring clinic in his former teammate Klay Thompson’s return to the Chase Center.

Curry, who poured in a game-high 37 points, scored the Warriors’ final 12 points, including a crucial three-pointer that put them ahead 118-114. His hot hand proved too much for the Mavericks, who were led by Thompson’s 22 points.

Thompson, who joined the Mavericks last summer after 13 seasons with the Warriors, admitted the experience was bittersweet. “It hurts to be on the other side of one of his flurries,” he said of Curry’s late-game surge.

Curry, who won four NBA Championships alongside Thompson, described the matchup as “surreal.” “We went over our pre-game scout and the match-ups,” he said, “and it was almost surreal saying, ‘Steph, you got Klay.'”

In other NBA Cup action, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108, while the Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious over the Toronto Raptors, 99-85.

The NBA Cup’s format features a split group stage followed by single-elimination knockout rounds. The tournament is still in its early stages, and the Warriors, led by Curry’s stellar performance, will be looking to continue their strong start.