So even though Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson is trying to put on a stoic face about his return Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game to Golden State for the first time since leaving the Warriors last summer – “to me, it’s just another regular-season game in November" – the emotions will hit once he gets to the arena.

After beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116 on Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors are at the top of the Western Conference. With statement wins over the Thunder and the defending champion Boston Celtics, the Warriors' blowout loss to the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers doesn't look like a reason to panic.