Overview
- In his first NBA start, Spencer posted 19 points and seven assists to guide a 99-94 road win in Cleveland.
- He delivered 12 points in the final 8:06, drilling back-to-back threes and sealing it with two late free throws.
- Golden State won with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton sidelined, while the Cavaliers had Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland available.
- Steve Kerr highlighted Spencer’s pick-and-roll threat and ball security — one turnover in 30 minutes — and punctuated the praise with a colorful on-air label.
- The 29-year-old two-way guard rose from Santa Cruz after a lacrosse career and has lifted his three-point mark to 39.1%, averaging 17.3 points and 5.7 assists over his last three games; the Warriors expect several veterans back Sunday and Curry is targeting Friday for his return.