Doncic, Mavs Beat Curry, Warriors 99–82 on Nowitzki’s Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) works to keep control of the the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, on Jan. 5, 2022. LM Otero/AP Photo

DALLAS—Stephen Curry knows he didn’t exactly honor the legacy of the NBA’s best 7-foot 3-point shooter on the night the Dallas Mavericks retired Dirk Nowitzki’s number against the Golden State Warriors.

The league’s most prolific player from deep isn’t concerned about the mini-slump he couldn’t shake.