PREVIEW: The Warriors travel to face the Mavericks at the American Airlines Center as 3.5-point road favorites , but they arrive in Dallas facing significant uncertainty following their latest setback. Golden State suffered a 127-145 loss to the Raptors at Chase Center on Tuesday , a defeat that exposed vulnerabilities the team must address quickly. The Warriors will have to operate without Jimmy Butler for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL , fundamentally reshaping their roster construction and offensive priorities. Coach Steve Kerr has already begun managing playing time for key contributors like Draymond Green and Stephen Curry in response to the mounting challenges . The Mavericks arrive as underdogs riding genuine momentum after stringing together consecutive victories through disciplined execution. Dallas has won their last three contests, with their most recent being a convincing 114-97 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden where Max Christie scored 26 points while Cooper Flagg added 18. The Mavericks' third consecutive win represents their fourth victory in their last five games, during which they have averaged 126 points per outing. Dallas will attempt to slow the game's pace and attack through pick-and-roll opportunities, while Golden State aims to quicken tempo and move the ball relentlessly, with turnovers and three-point efficiency likely determining momentum swings.