Golden State was at its worst last time out.
Dallas was at its best.
How that translates when the teams meet in Dallas on Saturday could shed more light on where the teams go from here.
Golden State (12-4) was blown out 107-86 in Houston on Thursday, when Draymond Green rejoined the Warriors after his team-imposed one-game suspension for a verbal confrontation with Kevin Durant during an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Dallas, meanwhile, showed its defensive prowess in a 118-68 victory over nemesis Utah on Wednesday, when the Mavs set a team record by limiting the Jazz to 22 pints in the second half.