NBA: Stephen Curry leads the way as Warriors beat Mavericks

SAN FRANCISCO— Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 in the NBA on Thursday. Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points on 13-for-21