Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry got hot late in their game against the Dallas Mavericks, and after hitting a dagger three-pointer, he went over to the broadcast camera and said a few words.

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off NBA Cup group play as they hit the road west. They took on the Golden State Warriors in Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area,

Green has been playing at a high level since the beginning of the season. He's defending like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate and embracing his role as a veteran leader on the roster. Green has also steered clear of potential issues to begin the season after dealing with multiple disciplinary issues during the 2023-24 campaign.

Green was suspended for "forcibly grabbing... Rudy Gobert around the neck in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner."

It’s hard to find one image that totally encapsulated the spectacle of Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area, but Bay Area photographer Noah Graham got as close as humanly possible. For the former Splash Brother’s first regular season game against the Warriors since he was traded to the Mavericks,

Klay Thompson has enjoyed a strong start to his life with the Dallas Mavericks. The four-time Golden State Warriors champion chose to join the Western Conference champions at the start of free agency.

Steve Kerr spoke of the emotion behind Klay Thompson's tribute video during his return to the Chase Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12.