NBA Curry scores 12 points in final quarter to beat Warriors Central News Agency CNA |

Klay Thompson returned to the Chase Center for the first time since moving to the Dallas Mavericks. In this game against his former team, Thompson scored a game-high 22 points. Stephen Curry, his former teammate, shone in the final moments, scoring the last 12 points of the game to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory.

Thompson, aged 34, began his NBA career with the Warriors. He won four championships over 13 seasons but chose not to renew his contract with Curry, opting to join the Mavericks through a sign-and-trade deal. This ended the famous duo known as the “Splash Brothers.”

During the game, the Warriors honored Thompson by giving away captain’s hats and playing a tribute video. Thompson expressed appreciation for the warm welcome, stating, “Thank you for the love these employees showed me. It was totally unexpected and made me smile.”

Thompson and Curry showcased their skills as rivals. Thompson made two free throws, while Curry scored a shot under tight defense and pointed at Thompson after making a three-pointer. The rivalry escalated with Thompson hitting back-to-back three-pointers and imitating Curry’s shoulder-shrug celebration.

After three quarters, the Warriors led 96-89. The Mavericks mounted a comeback, with Thompson helping to establish a 5-point lead late in the game. However, Curry stepped up, scoring the final points, including a crucial miss by Luka Doncic as time ran out.

Post-game, Thompson and Curry embraced. Thompson noted that despite competing in training camps and All-Star games, they hadn’t faced each other in a regular season game before, which he found interesting.

Overall, Thompson scored 22 points, making six three-pointers, and added four rebounds and three assists. Doncic led the Mavericks with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. This game marked the Warriors’ second consecutive win in the NBA Cup Group C.