The day was supposed to be about Klay. But Golden State had other things on its mind, and the sentimentality barely registered.

But entering the holiday, it wasn't clear whether Thompson would even play as he contended with a knee injury. Thompson had missed the Mavericks' last game against the Denver Nuggets earlier this week. Concerns about him missing the matchup have fortunately been quelled.

The Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks, a matchup between former champions and one of the league's bright young stars on Christmas.