Overview
- Golden State won 99-94 at Rocket Arena as both teams played without several regulars, including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for the Warriors and six Cavaliers out through injuries or personal reasons.
- Pat Spencer led a balanced Warriors effort with 19 points and seven assists, and all 10 active Golden State players scored.
- Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland with 29 points, while Evan Mobley added 18 points and 10 rebounds and Darius Garland finished with 17.
- The Cavaliers’ offense sputtered with heavy legs from a dense stretch, shooting 10-for-42 from three and under 43% at the rim, and they came up short after a late rally that included a missed free throw and a last-second missed three.
- Home fans booed the Cavaliers for the second time in three games, and the team now pauses until a Friday trip to face the Wizards.