GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: DALLAS (3-1) at GOLDEN STATE (0-4)

NBA: DALLAS (3-1) at GOLDEN STATE (0-4)

<h3>Mavericks return to scene of last season's playoff failure</h3>

<div class="pre">Dallas (3-1) at Golden State (0-4) 10:30 pm EST</div>

OAKLAND, California (Ticker) - The Dallas Mavericks return tothe scene of a bitter disappointment Thursday when they face theGolden State Warriors.


After cruising to a 67-15 record during the regular season,Dallas was expected to dispose of Golden State in the firstround of the Western Conference playoffs last season.

However, the Warriors proved that winning three games from theMavericks during the regular season was no fluke. Golden Statebecame the first eighth seed to beat a top seed in thebest-of-seven format by stunning Dallas in six games.

Dallas has shown little hangover from its early playoffdismissal, winning three of its first four games. including a107-98 triumph over the Houston Rockets on Monday.

Mavs point guard Jason Terry, who is coming off the bench afterbeing a starter for most of his career, is averaging 22.8points.


Meanwhile, Golden State has yet to win a meaningful game sincelast postseason. The Warriors dropped their fourth consecutivegame on Tuesday, a 108-104 setback against the ClevelandCavaliers.


While their up-tempo offense has stayed about the same (106.0points per game), the Warriors are giving up 12 points per gamemore this season (119.0) than in 2006-07 (107.0).

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">DALLAS AT GOLDEN STATE - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


DALLAS GOLDEN STATE

F Josh Howard F Al Harrington
F Dirk Nowitzki F Kelenna Azubuike
C DeSagana Diop C Andris Biedrins
G Jose Barea G Baron Davis
G Devin Harris G Monta Ellis

OFFICIALS: Bob Delaney
Ron Olesiak
Michael Smith</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">DALLAS VS GOLDEN STATE - INACTIVES

DALLAS GOLDEN STATE

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
E JONES LEG INJURY A CROSHERE HERNIATED DISC
E DAMPIER SHOULDER T HUDSON HIP
D GEORGE LEFT FOOT LIGAMENT S K PEROVIC COACH'S DECISION</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 2
GOLDEN STATE 7 9:14 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 16
GOLDEN STATE 12 6:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 22
GOLDEN STATE 21 2:50 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 27
GOLDEN STATE 27 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DALLAS 27 27
GOLDEN STATE 27 27 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DALLAS 27 27
GOLDEN STATE 27 27 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

DAL - JOSH HOWARD 6, BRANDON BASS 6, DIRK
NOWITZKI 5
GSW - AL HARRINGTON 7, BARON DAVIS 7, KELENNA
AZUBUIKE 5</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 34
GOLDEN STATE 34 9:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 44
GOLDEN STATE 47 5:38 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 50
GOLDEN STATE 51 2:55 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 57
GOLDEN STATE 61 HALFTIME</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DALLAS 27 30 57
GOLDEN STATE 27 34 61 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

DAL - JOSH HOWARD 14, BRANDON BASS 10, DIRK
NOWITZKI 9
GSW - BARON DAVIS 18, KELENNA AZUBUIKE 12, AL
HARRINGTON 9</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 65
GOLDEN STATE 66 8:44 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 73
GOLDEN STATE 72 6:01 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 80
GOLDEN STATE 77 2:45 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 91
GOLDEN STATE 86 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
DALLAS 27 30 34 91
GOLDEN STATE 27 34 25 86 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

DAL - JOSH HOWARD 24, DEVIN HARRIS 15, DIRK
NOWITZKI 14
GSW - BARON DAVIS 22, KELENNA AZUBUIKE 21,
MONTA ELLIS 12</div>

 

NBA: DALLAS at GOLDEN STATE

<div class="pre">NBA DALLAS 96
GOLDEN STATE 94 9:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>