Thompson’s willingness to share warm feelings about the Warriors organization signaled a thawing of the iciness in the relationship.

Thompson finished with 22 points, including six 3-pointers. His splash brother Curry stole the4 show with 37 points and nine assists, outdueling both Thompson and Luka Doncic (31 points), The Warriors (9-2) won their first Emirates NBA Cup group stage game.

Curry took over in the final minutes, leading the Warriors past Thompson’s Mavericks on a night of nostalgia for Golden State.