The Dallas Mavericks (20–18) won their fourth straight game Wednesday, containing the league’s top Golden State Warriors (29–8) in a 99–82 home victory, as the Mavericks retired Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey. With the recent return of their best player, Luka Doncic, they were missing their other top player. Kristaps Porzingis entered COVID-19 safety protocols as Doncic came out. Dallas was successful from the three-point and free-throw lines, while holding the Warriors to their season low. Luka Doncic scored a game-high 26 points for Dallas on 7 of 18 shooting, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals; he also made 10–12 free throws. “The last couple games, our defense has been phenomenal. We we held Golden State to 82 [points]. That’s unbelievable. They they’re [the] number one or two team in the NBA. So I think that’s unbelievable for us,” said Doncic. Golden State is tied with Phoenix with the best record …