SAN FRANCISCO — The 2022 vintage of the Golden State Warriors is ready at just the right time.
Despite a cold start from long distance, the Warriors pulled away from the Dallas Mavericks in the second half to take a 112-87 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Chase Center on Wednesday.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to go 1-for-9 from 3-point range in the first half. Thompson didn’t score until 10:22 to go in the third quarter.
But from there, they turned back the clock to the Warriors’ dynasty of old, just with a few new pieces.