**Warriors Surprise Mavericks Again in Game 4 of 2007 Western Conference Semifinals** **May 3, 2007** - In a stunning upset, the 8th-seeded Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 97-85 in Game 4 of the 2007 Western Conference First Round playoffs. Despite being down 3-0 in the series, the Warriors rallied to win three consecutive games and force Game 7. The victory was a testament to the "We Believe" spirit that had propelled them throughout the season. Stephen Jackson led the Warriors with 26 points, while Baron Davis added 20 points and 13 assists. Monta Ellis contributed 18 points off the bench. Dirk Nowitzki paced the Mavericks with 19 points, but struggled from the field, shooting just 7-of-22. Jason Terry added 18 points, and Jerry Stackhouse chipped in with 13. The Warriors controlled the game from the start, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. They shot 50.0% from the field, while the Mavericks managed only 40.2%. The Warriors also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Mavericks 48-34. With the victory, the Warriors extended the series to a decisive Game 7, which will be played in Dallas on Friday, May 4th.
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