The Warriors’ league-leading bench (58.0 points per game) has helped fill the void left by Thompson’s departure. However, the split of the Curry-Thompson-Green core represents the end of a dynasty that changed how basketball is played, introducing a small-ball style that emphasized three-point shooting and defensive switching.

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.