The Golden State Warriors (3-1) hosted the Dallas Mavericks (1-3) in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Golden State intended to clinch its berth in the NBA finals with a win. Dallas hoped to force a Game 6 with a victory. Klay Thompson deposited 8 triples to lead the Warriors to victory, 120-110.
Thompson led the Warriors with 32 points, shooting 12-for-25 from the field, 16 of which were from beyond the arc.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green combined for 32 points on 24 shots and 18 assists in the victory.
Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie combined to score 54 points on 40 shots for the Mavericks.
Here are 3 observations from the Warriors’ win.