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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg posts historic stat line in Christmas Day Warriors game

The Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day trip to Chase Center ended in a disappointing 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Dallas to 4–5 all-time on Christmas Day and 12-20 on the season.

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Player Grades: Mavericks lose to the Golden State Warriors 126-116

The Dallas Mavericks continue to be one of the most inconsistent teams in the league, losing an incredibly frustrating game to the Warriors. This performance comes just two nights after a statement victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / December 25

Mavs Rookie Cooper Flagg Shines in First NBA Christmas Game

At 12-20, the Dallas Mavericks are in the mix for the Play-In Tournament, but are struggling and trending downward amid uncertainty regarding the futures of Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25

Warriors legend Steph Curry surpasses major milestone in Christmas Day win

Often regarded as the greatest shooter in history, Steph Curry reached a major career milestone and moved up the NBA's all-time list on Christmas Day.

Curry salutes Cooper Flagg's historic Christmas Day performance

Anthony Davis suffers groin injury vs. Warriors; Mavericks provide update

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green make amends after sideline spat

Jimmy Butler had awkward admission about Green-Kerr incident

Charles Barkley jokes about Warriors missing playoffs right to Green's face

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson drops ‘awesome’ take on Stephen Curry wearing his shoes

Former teammates Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry reunited on the floor on Christmas Day as the Dallas Mavericks visited the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26

Steph Curry salutes Cooper Flagg's Christmas Day performance

Steph Curry salutes Cooper Flagg's historic Christmas Day performance

One legend who knows something about performing on Christmas Day heaped some praise on a rookie who experienced the NBA's premier regular season stage.

Timely Stephen Curry scoring helps Warriors defeat Mavericks

Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. downplays likelihood of blockbuster trade

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The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Charles Barkley Makes Bold Cooper Flagg Statement After Anthony Davis Injury News

Cooper Flagg turned in an eye-opening performance in his first NBA Christmas Day Game. The rookie went off for a game-high 27 points on 13-of-21 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, five assists, a block and one three-pointer in 36 minutes of action.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Mavericks HC Jason Kidd has no new Anthony Davis update after losing to Warriors

Jason Kidd did not have positive news to share regarding the injury Anthony Davis suffered in the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday afternoon.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 25

Mavericks vs. Warriors recap: 2 lumps of coal from Dallas’ Grinchy 126-116 loss to Golden State

The Mavericks (12-20) went to Golden State for a West Coast showdown against the Warriors (16-15) on Thursday, where the league looked to reunite the Splash Bros for a Christmas Day clash.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / December 25

Anthony Davis suffers groin injury; Mavericks provide update

Anthony Davis suffers groin injury vs. Warriors; Mavericks provide update

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis experienced right groin spasms early in the second quarter of Thursday’s contest at Golden State.

Cooper Flagg master class helps Mavericks hold off massive game from Nuggets duo Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray

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The '2024-25 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / December 25

Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) won't return vs. Warriors

Oft-injured Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 25

What Happened to Anthony Davis? ESPN’s Malika Andrews Provides Injury Update After Exit From Warriors Game

Tonight, the Golden State Warriors faced the Dallas Mavericks for a Christmas Day matchup, but one moment has taken the attention away from the game. Mavs forward Anthony Davis left tonight’s game after checking out during a timeout, holding his groin.

Cooper Flagg News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

This Cooper Flagg Skill Can Make Him Unstoppable

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg suffered a slow start to the 2025-26 NBA season but appears to have found his groove. Here is Flagg’s top skill that can make him unstoppable, whether he plays his usual forward position or his de facto point guard role.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / December 24

Mavericks Injury Report: Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington Statuses In Doubt vs. Warriors

The Dallas Mavericks enter Christmas Day facing the Golden State Warriors with momentum building, but availability remains a major storyline. With several rotation players still sidelined, Dallas will need clarity on its injury report to fully capitalize on a nationally spotlighted matchup.