Quarter 3 Report After three straight losses, the Warriors may be turning a corner. They have an 87-81 lead and seem better, but there's still a quarter.
After their loss the last time these teams met, the Warriors were motivated. Let's see whether they can change the script or just repeat it.
How To Watch Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 10 p.m. ET. Chase Center—San Francisco NBA TV
The Golden State Warriors will meet the Orlando Magic at Chase Center on Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET. Getting the 'W' will motivate both teams after their last losses.
The Warriors' third consecutive loss on Saturday worsened their ongoing slump. They lost 132-122 against Dallas. They topped the oddsmakers' 243-point over/under.
Chris Paul scored 24 points and 6 assists on 6 for 9 shooting from beyond the arc for the Warriors despite the loss. Paul scored his most points this season.
The Warriors had 16 offensive rebounds (they're first in the NBA) while losing. They handily outscored the Mavericks, who only grabbed six offensive rebounds.
Several players played well, so the loss doesn't convey the complete story. Paolo Banchero, who scored 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, was active.