In a remarkable turnaround during the first quarter of their game, the Golden State Warriors, led by Chris Paul, overcame a 16-point deficit to take a 32-31 lead against the Mavericks. The Warriors were trailing 29-13 with just over 4 minutes left in the quarter when Paul and the second unit, including Loon, Podz, and GPII, sparked a 19-2 run, culminating in a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Paul. This performance included a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from the Warriors' bench, with notable contributions from Looney and others, accounting for 16 points. The Mavericks initially outpaced the Warriors with a quicker offense and better shooting accuracy, making 12 of their first 18 shots, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range. However, the Warriors' defense tightened, and their depth became a significant factor in their first-quarter comeback, with Paul's performance marking him at +17.
Fred VanVleet beats the 1st half buzzer off the glass! Heat-Rockets | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/eKdQGxJRTu https://t.co/AHd5K2PJPT
Woo is putting on a SHOW. Javonte Green: 17 points (7-8 FG) https://t.co/TbJEEJ1f6R
Chris Paul ends the first quarter with a buzzer-beater three. ๐จ (๐ฅ: @Warriors) https://t.co/ppWtb5R6Il
FREDDY AT THE BUZZER ๐ค https://t.co/proZczpqzv
CP3 BUZZER-BEATER FROM BEYOND THE ARC The Warriors close the first quarter on a 19-2 run ๐ https://t.co/UBxxTjV4Ad
๐จ CP to beat the buzzer ๐จ https://t.co/ugRQnPCCZy
CHRIS PAUL. ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/nPlQ5hy0uk
CHRIS PAUL HOW???? ๐ซจ https://t.co/RpBPwbiI01
TOOK THE LEAD AT THE BUZZER ๐บ @NBCSAuthentic https://t.co/tyBwcCRmg6
Warriors just won the first quarter. Unreal. Lack of depth for Mavs is a factor in this game, while Warriors depth carried them. Loon was fantastic defensively
The Warriors' bench just went 7-of-7 shooting to close the first quarter. Chris Paul hit two fadeaways in final minute. Deep 3 at buzzer. Warriors went from down 16 to up one.
CP3 at the buzzer! ๐จ https://t.co/dBNQpHObIB
Chris Paul masterclass for his 4 minutes in the 1Q. When the game could've slipped away from the Warriors early, he calmed them down. Paul sank a stepback 3 at the horn to give Warriors a 32-31 lead and cap a 19-2 run. He's +17. Big minutes from Loon, Podz and GPII as well.
Warriors uncork a 19-2 run -- capped by Chris Paul's buzzer-beating triple -- to take a 32-31 lead into the second quarter. Paul and the second unit provided a spark -- accounting for 16 points on 7-of-7 shooting. Defense tightened up. Mavericks missed some solid looks.
17-0 since CP3 and Looney came in, closed by the CP5 (2-for-1 including a 3) https://t.co/jfIPu2ymtb
Podz from downtown ๐ฅ https://t.co/nsE5HWudAj
Quick break https://t.co/hgP0JtKyIN
And Coby White is back on the Bulls bench.
At the half @PNCBank | #Rockets https://t.co/QcDdcejpbj
Bari BACK-TO-BACK ๐ https://t.co/inrpwBoLe2
Klay finishes the 1 v 4 fastbreak ๐ช https://t.co/QfteitiOEK
12-0 Warriors since CP3 and Looney came in. Not sure it's directly related, but still
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REVERSE, REVERSE ๐ช๏ธ https://t.co/Td61KzuAvX https://t.co/LjQ4um24Hm
Jock with the two-hand JAM! https://t.co/qZGaQzqJcI
Steph splashes one from beyond the arc ๐ฆ https://t.co/lmYmHyEmot
Javonte Green PUNCHES the reverse ๐ค Knicks-Bulls | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/3HmmGMYNye https://t.co/VKFlfvI1Td
Bro giving Draymond a run for his money https://t.co/2ihqEyTdMl
PUT IT IN REVERSE, JAVONTE. @NBCSChicago | @2Xtremebounce https://t.co/Tdgq89efhC
GET UP AND GO GET IT. @NBCSChicago | @2Xtremebounce https://t.co/l4ugm8Xo9B
Warriors trail 29-13 with 4:13 to play in the first quarter. Mavericks a step quicker with their offense than Golden State is with its defense. Warriors also missing shots: 4 of 17 to start. Dallas has made 12 of its first 18, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
JG hitting the step ๐ https://t.co/d3wnDhkD41
5 PTS 5 REB in the first 6 minutes for Trayce https://t.co/BtOz7s0imW https://t.co/twSwNQRWeX
Bam Adebayo catches the roll pass and flushes it with two! ๐ช Heat-Rockets | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/eKdQGxJRTu https://t.co/s0RkDsZpp2
The TJD show continues โก๏ธ ๐บ @NBCSAuthentic https://t.co/ECu72nzBd2
TJD finishes the lob from Klay ๐ฎโ๐จ https://t.co/DDP61SkuLF
Caleb full speed ahead finds Jaime for the bucket ๐จ Q2 underway on Bally Sports Sun ๐บ https://t.co/i2aHYU5SIC