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Golden State defeated Dallas 137–131 on March 23 at the American Airlines Center, edging past a Vegas total line of 230.5 in a closely contested matchup. Malik Moody led the Warriors with 23 points, while Kristaps Porziņģis added 22 in a balanced offensive attack; Dallas countered with Cole Flagg's 32 points and Derrick Gafford's 20. Golden State's superior rebounding advantage—49 to 26—proved decisive, particularly in the third quarter when the Warriors outscored Dallas 35–25 to seize control. The Warriors shot 50.5 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers compared to Dallas's 58.6 percent shooting and 16 threes, yet Golden State's 39 assists to Dallas's 37 and 16 steals to 13 reflected sharper ball movement and perimeter pressure. Despite nearly matching Golden State's pace, Dallas's 21 turnovers versus Golden State's 24 and a 115.6 offensive rating highlighted missed opportunities in a game both teams could have won. The victory keeps Golden State's playoff positioning intact while Dallas faces mounting pressure in the standings.
