Warriors' Moody Leads Comeback Win Over Mavs But Exits Injured

Golden State rallies from 11-point deficit in fourth quarter to win in overtime, but lose Moody to knee injury.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:35am

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Moses Moody scored 23 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. However, Moody had to be stretchered off the court after injuring his left knee on a dunk attempt in the final minute of overtime. The Warriors rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, where they scored the first seven points. Kristaps Porzingis, a former Maverick, had 22 points for Golden State, which remained 1.5 games behind Portland for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Warriors' victory keeps them in the hunt for a play-in tournament berth, but the potential loss of Moody, who had just returned from a wrist injury, is a major concern as they try to make a late-season push. The Mavericks, meanwhile, continue to struggle in a disappointing season.

The details

Moody hit a key 3-pointer in overtime to help the Warriors take control, but he was injured on a dunk attempt in the final minute. The Warriors were able to hold on for the win despite Moody's injury. Porzingis, a former Maverick, had a strong game against his old team, while Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 32 points.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Moses Moody

A fifth-year forward for the Golden State Warriors who had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, but suffered a knee injury late in the game.

Kristaps Porzingis

A former member of the Dallas Mavericks who scored 22 points for the Warriors against his old team.

Cooper Flagg

A Mavericks player who led all scorers with 32 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The Warriors will wait to see the extent of Moody's knee injury and how long he may be sidelined.

The takeaway

The Warriors' victory keeps them in the playoff hunt, but the potential loss of Moody to injury is a major concern as they try to make a late-season push for the postseason.