**Warriors Advance to Second Round, Eliminate Mavericks in Game 6** **Oakland, CA** - The Golden State Warriors punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs on Thursday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 111-86 in a decisive Game 6 matchup. The Warriors controlled the game from start to finish, outscoring the Mavericks in every quarter. Stephen Curry led the way for Golden State with 25 points, followed by Klay Thompson with 21 and Kevin Durant with 20. The Mavericks struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 38.2% from the field. Dirk Nowitzki, who had been a key contributor for Dallas throughout the series, was limited to just 7 points on 2-of-13 shooting. The Warriors' defense clamped down on the Mavericks, forcing turnovers and contesting shots effectively. They also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding Dallas 51-38. With the victory, the Warriors advanced to the second round, where they will face the Memphis Grizzlies. Game 1 of that series is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th in Memphis. **Game Stats:** * **Golden State Warriors:** 111 points, 38.2% FG, 33.3% 3FG, 78.6% FT * **Dallas Mavericks:** 86 points, 38.2% FG, 25.0% 3FG, 50.0% FT **Top Performers:** * **Golden State Warriors:** * Stephen Curry: 25 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists * Klay Thompson: 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals * Kevin Durant: 20 points, 7 rebounds * **Dallas Mavericks:** * Dirk Nowitzki: 7 points, 4 rebounds * Jason Kidd: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists * Josh Howard: 11 points, 5 rebounds
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