On Tuesday evening, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center.
The Warriors won 120-117 to improve to 9-2 in their first 11 games.
Despite the team’s strong start to the new season, NBA legend Charles Barkley does not believe that they will be able to maintain this level of play.
Barkley (via NBA on TNT): “I think they’re very young. Everyone is fresh and feeling good right now… Everybody feels good, no one has bumps and bruises, and I think their shots are going to go down. They’re playing well now. I don’t think “It’s sustainable.”
One of the biggest reasons for their impressive record was the play of two-time MVP Steph Curry.
The future Hall of Famer finished Tuesday’s win with 37 points, six rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 14/27 from the field and 5/12 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.
November 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) beats Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Carrie Edmondson-Imagine Photos / Carrie Edmondson-Imagine Images
Additionally, the Warriors got a lot of production from their bench.
They lead the NBA with 58.0 points per game from their reserves.
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– Golden State Warriors (@Warriors) November 13, 2024
After beating the Mavs, the Warriors will resume action on Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
Last season, the Warriors lost to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament.
They have missed the NBA playoffs in three of the past five years.
November 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr celebrates with goaltender Stephen Curry (30) after their team’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
As for Barkley, he played 16 seasons with the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns.
