NBA · Final

Cavaliers Edge Warriors in Close Contest

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111

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center

Cleveland Cavaliers 118, Golden State Warriors 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors 118-111 at Chase Center on April 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -485 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at Chase Center, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a narrow victory over the Golden State Warriors, finishing with a score of 118 to 111. This matchup was particularly significant as it marked the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with the series now tied at 1-1. The Cavaliers came into this game with a strong away record of 48-29, while the Warriors were struggling with a home record of 36-41.

Both teams entered the game with differing recent forms. The Warriors had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 112.5 points scored per game, while allowing 119.4 points. Their recent games included a loss to the San Antonio Spurs (113-127) and a defeat against the Denver Nuggets (93-116). In contrast, the Cavaliers had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers (113-127). The Cavaliers averaged 123.0 points scored and allowed 118.6 points during this stretch.

Home advantage has been a mixed bag for the Warriors, who held a home record of 2-1 in their last three games prior to this matchup. Conversely, the Cavaliers had a solid away record of 5-1 in their last six games, demonstrating their ability to perform well outside of their home arena.

In terms of previous meetings, the Warriors had lost two of their last three encounters against the Cavaliers, including a significant defeat earlier in the season where they fell 95-113 at home. The Cavaliers also won the most recent matchup in December 2025 with a score of 99-94.

Injuries played a notable role in this game, as the Warriors were without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee injuries. This absence likely impacted their performance and depth on the court.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored the Cavaliers with a spread of 10.5 points, indicating expectations of a strong performance from the away team. The total points line was set at 230.5, reflecting an anticipated high-scoring affair. The money line showed the Cavaliers at -485, while the Warriors were at +370, further emphasizing the Cavaliers as the favorites.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late-season NBA matchup, with both teams looking to secure valuable wins as they approached the playoffs. Fans were treated to a showcase of talent, with key plays defining the final moments of the game. Notable scoring plays included Brandin Podziemski's driving layup, which kept the Warriors within striking distance, and Max Strus's long-range three-pointer that extended the Cavaliers' lead. James Harden also made crucial contributions, including free throws that sealed the victory for Cleveland.

As the game unfolded, viewers were able to witness intense competition, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The Warriors, despite their loss, demonstrated resilience, while the Cavaliers capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win. This matchup not only highlighted the teams' current standings but also set the stage for potential future encounters as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -10.5	230.5 o -105 / u -115	Cleveland Cavaliers -485 · Golden State Warriors +370

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Injury report

Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors

Leaders

PointsBrandin Podziemski25Golden State Warriors
AssistsDraymond Green9Golden State Warriors
ReboundsGary Payton II12Golden State Warriors
PointsDonovan Mitchell25Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDennis Schroder6Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsJarrett Allen13Cleveland Cavaliers

Recent form

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2112.5 scored · 119.4 allowed per game2-1 at home

L113-127vs San Antonio SpursApr 2
L93-116at Denver NuggetsMar 30
W131-126vs Washington WizardsMar 28
W109-106vs Brooklyn NetsMar 26
W137-131at Dallas MavericksMar 24
L110-126at Atlanta HawksMar 22
L101-115at Detroit PistonsMar 20
L99-120at Boston CelticsMar 18
W125-117at Washington WizardsMar 16
L107-110at New York KnicksMar 16

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1123 scored · 118.6 allowed per game5-1 away

L113-127at Los Angeles LakersApr 1
W122-113at Utah JazzMar 31
W149-128vs Miami HeatMar 27
L103-120vs Miami HeatMar 25
W136-131vs Orlando MagicMar 25
W111-106at New Orleans PelicansMar 21
W115-110at Chicago BullsMar 20
W123-116at Milwaukee BucksMar 18
L120-130vs Dallas MavericksMar 15
W138-105at Dallas MavericksMar 13

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Cleveland Cavaliers	Golden State Warriors
Field goals	42-82	41-94
Field goal %	51	44
Three-pointers	16-36	12-44
Three-point %	44	27
Free throws	18-26	17-20
Free throw %	69	85
Rebounds	46	46
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	36	34
Assists	28	25
Steals	7	11
Blocks	1	5
Turnovers	15	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	1
Technical fouls, total	2	1
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	23	8
Fast-break points	7	10
Points in the paint	48	50
Fouls	14	20
Largest lead	13	4
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	78	11

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter80-78Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter80-80Kristaps Porzingis makes driving layup (Pat Spencer assists)
3rd Quarter82-80Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
3rd Quarter84-80Dennis Schroder makes running layup (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter87-80Thomas Bryant makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter87-81Gui Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter87-82Gui Santos makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-83Gui Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-83Evan Mobley makes 4-foot dunk (Sam Merrill assists)
4th Quarter89-85Gui Santos makes layup
4th Quarter91-85Evan Mobley makes 4-foot dunk (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter91-87Draymond Green makes 2-foot layup (Gary Payton II assists)
4th Quarter93-87Dennis Schroder makes 17-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter94-87Donovan Mitchell makes technical free throw
4th Quarter94-88LJ Cryer makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-89LJ Cryer makes technical free throw
4th Quarter94-92Brandin Podziemski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter94-93LJ Cryer makes technical free throw
4th Quarter94-96Brandin Podziemski makes 28-foot three pointer (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter94-98Gui Santos makes two point shot
4th Quarter96-98Max Strus makes driving layup (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter98-98Jarrett Allen makes 4-foot layup (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter98-100Kristaps Porzingis makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter100-100James Harden makes driving layup
4th Quarter100-103Gui Santos makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandin Podziemski assists)
4th Quarter103-103Donovan Mitchell makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter104-103Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-103Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-103Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-103Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-105Brandin Podziemski makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter110-105Max Strus makes 24-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter110-107Brandin Podziemski makes driving layup (Gui Santos assists)
4th Quarter113-107Max Strus makes 28-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
4th Quarter113-109Brandin Podziemski makes driving layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
4th Quarter115-109James Harden makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter116-109Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-111Brandin Podziemski makes driving layup
4th Quarter117-111James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-111James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Golden State Warriors, below favours Cleveland Cavaliers.