The Golden State Warriors (1-0) hosted the Dallas Mavericks (0-1) in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Golden State aimed to maintain homecourt advantage and take a 2-0 lead. Dallas intended to tie the series at a game apiece and steal homecourt advantage. The Warriors overcame a 19-point first-half deficit in a 126-117 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 32 points on 21 shots, and added 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Jordan Poole was a distant 2nd, leading Golden State’s bench with 23 points on 10 shots and 7 free throw attempts.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 42 points on 23 field goal attempts and 15 free throw attempts. He also contributed 8 dimes and 5 boards.
Here are 3 observations from Game 2.