Who's Playing

Cleveland @ Golden State

Current Records: Cleveland 8-3; Golden State 4-7

What to Know

This Friday, the Golden State Warriors are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 120.64 points per contest. They will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at 10 p.m. ET Friday at Chase Center after having had a few days off. Bragging rights belong to the Warriors for now since they're up 23-6 across their past 29 matchups.

Things were close when the Dubs and the Sacramento Kings clashed on Monday, but Golden State ultimately edged out the opposition 116-113. Point guard Stephen Curry took over for the Dubs, finishing with 47 points (a whopping 41% of their total) and eight dimes in addition to eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Cleveland came up short against Sacramento on Wednesday, falling 127-120. Cleveland's loss came about despite a quality game from shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who shot 6-for-14 from downtown and finished with 38 points and five boards. Mitchell's night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Golden State is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-6 against the spread when favored.

Golden State's victory lifted them to 4-7 while Cleveland's defeat dropped them down to 8-3. Chef Curry will be someone to keep an eye on after he shot 7-for-12 from beyond the arc and finished with 47 points, eight assists and eight rebounds on Monday. Let's see if he can build on that strong performance or if Cleveland's defense can bottle him up.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chase Center -- San Francisco, California
  • TV: Bally Sports - Ohio
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $90.00

Odds

The Warriors are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Golden State have won 23 out of their last 29 games against Cleveland.

  • Jan 09, 2022 - Golden State 96 vs. Cleveland 82
  • Nov 18, 2021 - Golden State 104 vs. Cleveland 89
  • Apr 15, 2021 - Golden State 119 vs. Cleveland 101
  • Feb 15, 2021 - Golden State 129 vs. Cleveland 98
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Golden State 131 vs. Cleveland 112
  • Apr 05, 2019 - Golden State 120 vs. Cleveland 114
  • Dec 05, 2018 - Golden State 129 vs. Cleveland 105
  • Jun 08, 2018 - Golden State 108 vs. Cleveland 85
  • Jun 06, 2018 - Golden State 110 vs. Cleveland 102
  • Jun 03, 2018 - Golden State 122 vs. Cleveland 103
  • May 31, 2018 - Golden State 124 vs. Cleveland 114
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Golden State 118 vs. Cleveland 108
  • Dec 25, 2017 - Golden State 99 vs. Cleveland 92
  • Jun 12, 2017 - Golden State 129 vs. Cleveland 120
  • Jun 09, 2017 - Cleveland 137 vs. Golden State 116
  • Jun 07, 2017 - Golden State 118 vs. Cleveland 113
  • Jun 04, 2017 - Golden State 132 vs. Cleveland 113
  • Jun 01, 2017 - Golden State 113 vs. Cleveland 91
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Golden State 126 vs. Cleveland 91
  • Dec 25, 2016 - Cleveland 109 vs. Golden State 108
  • Jun 19, 2016 - Cleveland 93 vs. Golden State 89
  • Jun 16, 2016 - Cleveland 115 vs. Golden State 101
  • Jun 13, 2016 - Cleveland 112 vs. Golden State 97
  • Jun 10, 2016 - Golden State 108 vs. Cleveland 97
  • Jun 08, 2016 - Cleveland 120 vs. Golden State 90
  • Jun 05, 2016 - Golden State 110 vs. Cleveland 77
  • Jun 02, 2016 - Golden State 104 vs. Cleveland 89
  • Jan 18, 2016 - Golden State 132 vs. Cleveland 98
  • Dec 25, 2015 - Golden State 89 vs. Cleveland 83