Overview
- The two-way guard posted a career-high 19 points with 12 in the fourth quarter, then secured the final rebound and hit two free throws with 4.1 seconds left.
- Golden State played without multiple starters, returned to 12-12, and expects Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton to rejoin the lineup Sunday in Chicago.
- Steve Kerr praised Spencer with a profane, widely shared line and noted the guard’s improved shooting, which outlets report has risen from about 22.7% to roughly 39.1% from three this season.
- Cleveland shot 34.6% from the field and 23.8% from deep, was booed at home, and heard Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland call for consistent energy and 48-minute focus.
- Gui Santos scored 14 off the bench while Quinten Post added 12 points and nine rebounds and Buddy Hield had 13 as the Warriors’ defense held firm in a low-scoring game.