Warriors cruise to 116-95 win over depleted Mavericks
Bogut, resting on the second night of a back-to-back, waved to acknowledge the applause of a sellout crowd.
In their first time back at the arena they called home for four seasons, Bogut and Barnes were reminded how different of a situation they inherited with the Mavericks.
Steve Kerr’s team shot 58.1 percent from the field, including 13-of-22 from three-point range.
Kevin Durant (28 points, 10 rebounds) led Stephen Curry (24 points, six assists), Klay Thompson (20 points, four assists) and Draymond Green (16 points, 10 rebounds) in double digits.
After shooting 11-of-53 from beyond the arc over his first seven games, Thompson needed less than eight minutes Wednesday to hit four three-pointers.
The Mavericks, fresh off a draining win over the Lakers, rested Bogut, J.J. Barea and Wesley Matthews.
Giving three starters the night off so early in the season allowed coach Rick Carlisle to watch his young players and plan for a hopeful playoff appearance.
During the Mavericks’ pregame introductions Wednesday, the sellout crowd rose to its feet to applaud Bogut and Barnes.