Curry took over in the final minutes, leading the Warriors past Thompson’s Mavericks on a night of nostalgia for Golden State.

Tuesday started as a ballad to their returning dynasty mate. It ended with a reminder that this is still very much Stephen Curry's ship.

Tuesday night was supposed to be all about Klay Thompson, who was returning to face the Warriors for the first time since signing with the Mavericks this past summer. Thompson got his tribute -- a rousing one at that -- and his standing ovation and he even went out and drained six 3-pointers on his way to 22 points.

Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.

The adoring Warriors fans greeted him with a standing ovation while donning signature Klay Thompson captain hats. Every time he touched the ball, there was a cheer. It sounded like a home game for the Mavericks every time he shot it.

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson liked it better when Steph Curry was shooting three-pointers for his team rather than against it. "It hurts to be on

Many within the Warriors had seen the move coming and had privately been predicting it for months. Lacob has maintained that it hit him as a surprise. The front office had hinted that the plan was

Warriors star Stephen Curry destroyed the Mavericks on Tuesday night, and Klay Thompson's actions before the game may have influenced it.

Stephen Curry put together a signature performance on Tuesday night to beat the Dallas Mavericks in Klay Thompson’s first game back at Chase Center since leaving the Golden State Warriors.

There was some extra juice in the building for Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay, and Steph reminded the fans whose house it was late.