The Mavs got off to a scorching start, scoring 1.222 points per possession in the first frame behind some electric guard play from J.J. Barea and Raymond Felton. Dallas didn’t come into Oracle Arena scared, that’s for sure. This was a team which, although significantly shorthanded, didn’t play as if it was at a significant disadvantage. The Mavericks were aggressive from the opening tip to the final buzzer, a mentality that will get them where they want to go.
Dallas scored 1.348 points per possession in the third quarter on 50 percent shooting, actually outscoring the Warriors in the frame 31-30 despite the Warriors shooting at an equally impressive clip.