Jimmy Butler and the Warriors take the court against a banged-up Mavericks’ team. No Anthony Davis (groin). No Dereck Lively II (ankle). No Caleb Martin (hip). No P.J. Washington (ankle). And likely no Daniel Gafford (knee) for Dallas. Meanwhile, the Warriors have won two in a row with Jimmy Butler in the lineup.

The Golden State Warriors are set for a matchup against an old friend in Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. Here's what you need to know before tip-off.