In a festive Christmas Day showdown, the Golden State Warriors outpaced the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 126-116. Stephen Curry shone brightly, marking a milestone as he surpassed 26,000 career points while leading his team to a significant victory. The Warriors extended their winning streak to three games and showcased strong performances from their supporting cast, overshadowing the anticipated matchup against rookie Cooper Flagg, who faced a tough debut. The Mavericks struggled, dealing with the absence of key player Davis and suffering another setback as they look to regroup after this challenging loss.