The Golden State Warriors host Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks with a chance to clinch their NBA Finals berth, leading the series 3-1. The Warriors enter as 7-point favorites at home.

Steph Curry and the Warriors struggled in Game 4, with Curry scoring just 20 points on 7-of-16 shooting. The supporting cast had decent production - Jonathan Kuminga (17 points, 8 rebounds), Jordan Poole (14 points), Andrew Wiggins (13 points), and Klay Thompson (12 points). While their 3-point shooting was off, the Warriors' ball movement and offensive system makes them dangerous at any moment.

The Mavericks avoided the sweep in Game 4 behind Luka Doncic's near triple-double (30 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists). They got strong contributions from Dorian Finney-Smith (23 points), Reggie Bullock (18 points), Jalen Brunson (15 points), and Spencer Dinwiddie (10 points, 8 assists). When Dallas' shooters are hitting shots around Doncic, they're tough to beat.

Betting Pick: Warriors to win and cover the spread (-7)

Analysis:

• Warriors have dominated most of the series
• Return home where they play significantly better
• Have championship experience and urgency to close out
• Mavericks lack firepower to consistently match Warriors
• Expect Warriors to wrap up series in front of home crowd

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