Mavericks Beat Warriors, Retire Nowitzki's Number-41

Former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki looks on with his wife, Jessica Olsson, as the Dallas Mavericks raise a banner while retiring his No. 41 jersey at American Airlines Center on January 05, 2022 in Dallas.

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The Mavericks pulled out a win on the same night that Dirk Nowitzki had his jersey lifted into the rafters. Dallas beat the Warriors 99-82 at the American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic had a strong game with 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 17 points for the Mavericks, who improved to 20-and-18. Steph Curry had another off game as he scored 14 points and shot 5-of-24 from the field. Andrew Wiggins led Golden State with 17 points. The Warriors dropped to 29-and-8.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at American Airlines Center.

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