Luka Doncic has triple-double with season-best 45 points in Mavs' 143-133 win over Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Klay Thompson's former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night in a second visit to Chase Center in just more than a month.

The teams combined for an NBA-record 48 3-pointers. Golden State hit 27 and Dallas made 21.

Thompson hit two late 3-pointers for seven total and finished with 29 points after the Mavericks lost 120-117 in his emotional return Nov. 12.

His former Splash Brother Stephen Curry had 26 points and 10 assists for Golden State in a game added to the schedule once the teams were eliminated from the NBA Cup. The Warriors lost by a point at Houston on Wednesday.

Dallas opened 14 of 19 to go ahead 39-18 before Draymond Green hit back-to-back 3-pointers. Green had season highs of five 3s and 21 points.

Mavericks: F/C Maxi Kleber sat out his third consecutive game, the first two with an illness and Sunday because of a fractured rib that coach Jason Kidd said may have happened in a game.

Warriors: New acquisition Dennis Schroder is expected to join the team Monday to undergo his physical and then practice ahead of Thursday’s game at Memphis. Coach Steve Kerr considers him a “perfect fit” to start alongside Curry.

Lindy Waters III made a steal with eight seconds remaining in the third, Curry found Jonathan Kuminga for a one-handed slam to end the quarter with Golden State trailing 114-107. Andrew Wiggins then hit a 3 to begin the fourth but Golden State couldn't make enough defensive stops.

Doncic shot 16 for 23, making 9 of his first 11 shots with four 3-pointers on the way to 28 points by halftime.

The Mavericks host the Clippers on Thursday night. while Golden State is at Memphis on Thursday.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson looks to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defends against Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Dončić (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, left, defends against Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Dončić, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gives autographs to fans before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defends against Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Dončić (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson stands on the court before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands as Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson walks past during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

SEATTLE (AP) — An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seahawks’ playoff chances.

Smith left Seattle’s 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a right knee injury and was replaced by Sam Howell midway through the third quarter. The injury doomed the Seahawks’ comeback attempt and put a serious chill on their hopes for an NFC West title. They dropped into a tie atop the division with the Los Angeles Rams, who beat the Seahawks earlier this season and host them to end the season.

Smith will undergo scans on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.

“It’s tough,” linebacker Ernest Jones IV said. “Geno’s the heartbeat of this offense, the heartbeat of this team and one of our leaders. So obviously, you don’t want to see him get hurt. But we’ve got confidence in Sam, confidence in the guys behind him. So, I pray everything is OK with Geno. But we’ve got to be ready to go.”

Smith went down on a low hit by linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who rolled over Smith’s leg. He tried to walk off the field, went down, then got up again and limped to the sideline, where he threw his helmet. He walked to the locker room with trainers a short time later.

Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said there did not appear to be any structural damage to Smith’s right knee. Smith returned to the sideline with an ice bag held in place by a bandage, and Macdonald said the team considered allowing him to return until a late turnover put the game out of reach.

Howell, acquired in an offseason trade with Washington, completed 5 of 14 passes for 24 yards with an interception and led one touchdown drive.

Smith entered the night ranking second in the league in attempts, completions and passing yards and was on the way to breaking all the Seahawks single-season marks he set last year.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for Geno, and just watching him through his career how he’s reinvented himself,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “And he’s playing really good football — I mean, you’re not the second-ranked passing leader in this game for no reason.”

Smith, who was not available to speak to reporters, struggled before he was hurt. He threw his fourth end-zone interception this season, tying the Browns’ Jameis Winston for the NFL high, when Carrington Valentine picked him off late in the first quarter. He was 15 of 19 for 149 yards and the pick, and Seattle trailed 20-6 when he left.

Howell said he’d be ready if called upon when the Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday.

“I prepare every week like I’m going to start,” Howell said. “But if I am playing, just getting those reps in practice will be important, and you just getting the whole week to get ready to go will be a big thing and I’ve got to make sure I’m doing the right things to prepare myself for Sunday.”

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Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary sacks Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith is hurt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith is hurt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)