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Match Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Golden State Warriors on 26th May 2022, in what will be the fifth match of the Western Conference Finals.

The Warriors are currently up 3-1, as the Mavs were able to win the 4th game of the series, and they could make things pretty interesting, if they are able to win this game 5, and bring the series to 3-2.

Injury Report:

Mavs:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Tim Hardaway Jr.SGThu, May 5FootExpected to be out until at least May 20

Warriors:

Andre IguodalaSGTue, May 17NeckExpected to be out until at least May 20
Gary Payton IIPGWed, May 4ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 2
James WisemanCSat, Mar 26KneeOut for the season

Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors:

  • Luka Doncic – Mavs

Luka Doncic has been sensational throughout the playoffs, after winning the previous game, he will look to guide his team to another win and make things more interesting in the WCF.

  • Stephen Curry – Warriors

Steph would want to lead his team from the front in order to win this series and qualify for the NBA Finals, and they are playing at their home court, which will bring the best out of him.

Match Prediction and Telecast Details:

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The Warriors would want to close out this series at their home court, and we should expect them to be at their best against the Mavs in Game 5.

  • Prediction: Golden State Warriors to win the game.

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