Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 25) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors collide on Christmas Day in what promises to be a cracking regular-season game at the Chase Center on Thursday. The buzz, anticipation and excitement around this encounter is palpable as rookie sensation Cooper Flagg will match up against veteran superstar Steph Curry for the first time in the NBA.

For the Warriors, the cloud of the infamous heated exchange between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr hovers over this game. It would be interesting to see how Green and the whole Warriors unit play after tempers flared on the bench the last time Golden State was in action.

For the Mavericks, their objective would be build on the nerve-jangling one-point win against the Denver Nuggets in the previous game. The partnership between Flagg and Anthony Davis has worked well as the franchise seeks consistency in its performance and results.

Here are the starting lineups of both teams.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 25)

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup

The Mavericks' starting lineup could see one change, but that depends on P.J. Washington's health. The star wing missed the previous game, but if he is cleared to play on Thursday, he will take his place in the starting five. In that case, Jaden Hardy will move back to the bench.

The rest of the starters are going to remain the same. Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall will share the backcourt duties, while Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis will be in the frontcourt.

Mavericks depth chart against the Warriors:

Golden State Warriors starting lineup

The Warriors are on a mini two-game win streak and there is no need for Steve Kerr to tinker with the starting lineup. Steph Curry and Moses Moody will be in the backcourt, with Curry doing the heavy lifting on offense.

Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler will be on the wings, while Quinten Post will play at the center position and bring his ability to stretch the floor to the table.

Warriors depth chart against the Mavericks:

Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors injury reports

The Dallas Mavericks released a packed injury report featuring 10 players. Brandon Williams (right ankle sprain), Max Christie (illness), Dwight Powell (illness) and Klay Thompson (left knee soreness) are probable.

Moussa Cisse (G League) and P.J. Washington (right midfoot soreness) are questionable, while Miles Kelly G League) is doubtful. Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dante Exum (right knee surgery) are all ruled out.

Meanwhile, Al Horford is listed as probable for the Warriors. He could return after missing the last seven games. Seth Curry is ruled out of the Mavericks game due to a thigh injury.

Edited by Atishay Jain