The loss dropped the Warriors to 27-27 on the season, and while newly acquired star Jimmy Butler delivered a near triple-double with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, a costly late-game mistake loomed large.

While Golden State took advantage on the boards and in the paint, the Mavericks outshot the Warriors from deep and took the 111-107 win backed by Kyrie Irving's 42 points. Still,

Even as Butler admittedly out of game shape and hasn’t had a practice to learn Golden State’s plays, he has scored 45 points in two contests. He’s gotten to the line for 28 foul shots, which has ripple effects in itself.