Overview
- The 29-year-old guard delivered a career-high 19 points with seven assists, scoring 12 in the fourth quarter and hitting back-to-back threes before icing the game at the line.
- Golden State won on the road without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton, using a 33–18 second quarter to seize control.
- Cleveland shot 34.6% from the field and 23.8% from three on the second night of a back-to-back, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 29 but missing a late tying attempt.
- Kerr praised Spencer as “that motherf---er,” highlighting improved shooting and poise that have fueled a three-game surge of roughly 17.3 points and 5.7 assists.
- Spencer remains on a two-way contract that limits his availability, and converting him would require opening a standard roster spot as the team nears returns for several veterans and sits at 12–12.