Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks (12-25-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks will square off in a highly anticipated Christmas Day game at Chase Centre. Both teams hope to build on their recent success and strengthen their positions in the Western Conference. The Warriors have won two games after losing three in a row, including a commanding 23-point victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks defeated the title-chasing Denver Nuggets on Tuesday and have won seven of their last eleven games. Klay Thompson of the Mavericks scored a league-high 37 points in a quarter, made 14 3-pointers in a game, and scored 60 points in 29 minutes while wearing a Warrior outfit. Now, the Warriors will play their 13th straight game on Christmas this year.

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks - When and where to watch the game

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks is set to tip off at 5 p.m. ET, on Thursday, December 25. The Warriors will face the Mavs in their home court at Chase Center, San Francisco. Additionally, ABC/ESPN will broadcast the entire match. Moreover, for live streaming, viewers can turn to Fubo.

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors

PG Stephen Curry
SG Moses Moody
SF Jimmy Butler III
PF Draymond Green
C Quinten Post

Dallas Mavericks

PG RJ Nembhard Jr.
SG Naji Marshall
SF Cooper Flagg
PF P.J. Washington
C Anthony Davis

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report

Golden State Warriors

• L.J. Cryer- Out (two-way contract)
• Al Horford- Out (back)
• Seth Curry- Out (thigh)

Dallas Mavericks

• Brandon Williams- Day-to-day (ankle)
• Dwight Powell- Day-to-day (illness)
• Klay Thompson- Day-to-day (knee)
• P.J. Washington- Day-to-day (foot)
• Max Christie- Day-to-day (illness)
• Dereck Lively II- Out (foot surgery)
• Kyrie Irving- Out (knee)
• Dante Exum- Out (season-ending knee surgery)

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Prediction

On Christmas Day, the Dallas Mavericks (12-19) and Golden State Warriors (15-15) will square off. The over/under is set at 229 total points, and the Warriors are 8 points ahead of the Mavericks on the spread. Dallas is +260 to pull off the upset, while Golden State is a -340 favorite to win outright on the moneyline.

Golden State is not a pick-and-roll-heavy offence, and the Mavericks defense is built to slow them down. The Warriors' main offensive plays are cuts and screens, which are where Dallas' defensive problems typically manifest. The Warriors have trouble on the defensive glass while the Mavericks are massive at the opposite end of the court. Now, fans will see who emerges victorious in the match.


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