The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Golden State Warriors again after both teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. In their previous encounter, Stephen Curry's late-game heroics secured a win for the Warriors, marking Klay Thompson's emotional return against his former team.

P.J. Washington is returning from illness, which is crucial as the Mavericks have struggled without him. He aims to improve the team's rebounding and overall performance against the Warriors, who may also be without key players due to injuries.

This matchup will be the Mavericks' 13th road game in 17 outings, highlighting their challenging schedule. The game also coincides with the trade eligibility for offseason signings, as the Warriors are finalizing a trade with the Brooklyn Nets.