Trying to find consistent sources of offense was definitely the number-one problem tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. In several ways, tonight served as proof that perhaps the best defense is a functioning offense.
This is a “duh” statement, but the Golden State Warriors’ offense simply does not function as well without Steph Curry in there to function as its fulcrum. Add the absence of Draymond Green and the Warriors were faced with a massive mountain from the get-go against the Mavs, who had Luka Donu010diu0107 and Kyrie Irving at their disposal.
Despite the absence of Green, the Warriors did an excellent job limiting the Mavs to an offensive rating of 102.