Interestingly since losing to the Toronto Raptors in 2019, the Golden State Warriors are returning to the NBA Finals. In the wake of polishing off the Dallas Mavericks, 120-110 in Game 5.
Thompson shimmied his way to 32 points and the Warriors progressed to their 6th finals in the beyond eight seasons.
The performance against the Mavericks showed he is drawing near to getting back to his old degree of fame.
Thompson scored 19 points in the first half, including a 3-pointer that he accentuated with teammate Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry’s unique shake as the Warriors hustled out to a 17-point halftime lead and drifted the remainder of the way.
Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and 10 rebounds, Green scored 17 points and Curry had 15 points and 9 assists. He was the MVP of the series.
Luka Doncic conquered a sluggish beginning to score 28 points for the Mavericks. Spencer Dinwiddie added 26.
Golden State will have the victor of the Eastern Conference finals between Boston and Miami on June 2 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The Celtics hold a 3-2 lead heading into Game 6 at home on Friday night.
