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Cavaliers Defeat Spurs 113-101 in NBA Clash

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Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Frost Bank Center

Cleveland Cavaliers 113, San Antonio Spurs 101, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs San Antonio Spurs?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat San Antonio Spurs 113-101 at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Cleveland Cavaliers vs San Antonio Spurs?

San Antonio Spurs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 113-101 at the Frost Bank Center. This victory marked the Cavaliers' third consecutive win over the Spurs this season, extending their dominance in the series to a 3-0 record.

The Spurs entered the game with a solid home record of 23-9, but they had recently faced challenges, losing their last game against the Utah Jazz on December 28 with a score of 114-127. Over their last ten games, the Spurs had a record of 8-2, but they were on a one-game losing streak. Their scoring average at home was impressive, with 122.1 points scored per game while allowing 112.8 points. However, they struggled in their last five games, averaging 122.2 points scored and 110.0 points allowed, indicating a slight decline in form.

On the other hand, the Cavaliers came into this game with an 18-16 overall record and had been experiencing a rough patch, losing their last two games. In their last ten games, they managed a 4-6 record, with an average of 120.5 points scored but allowing 121.7 points, showing a lack of defensive consistency. Their recent form included a notable win against the New Orleans Pelicans, where they scored 141 points, but they also faced defeats against the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks.

When playing at home, the Spurs had a record of 2-1 in their last three games, while the Cavaliers struggled on the road, holding a 1-3 record in their last four away games. The Cavaliers' previous meetings with the Spurs this season included a 130-117 victory on December 6, a narrow 114-113 win on April 5, and a 124-116 victory on March 27, demonstrating their ability to edge out the Spurs in close contests.

In terms of injuries, the Spurs were dealing with the day-to-day status of David Jones Garcia due to an ankle issue, while Jayden Quaintance was ruled out with a knee injury. The Cavaliers, however, had no notable injuries reported for this game.

Before the game, DraftKings set the odds with the Spurs favored by 3.5 points, with a total over/under of 243.5 points. The moneyline for the Spurs was -162, while the Cavaliers were listed at +136.

The conditions of the game were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather conditions affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for crucial points in the standings.

As the game unfolded, the Cavaliers took control in the fourth quarter, with key plays from Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, who made significant contributions to the scoring. Wembanyama hit a notable 25-foot three-point jumper, while Castle followed up with a driving layup, helping to extend the Cavaliers' lead.

In the closing moments, the Cavaliers maintained their lead with free throws from Sam Merrill and Darius Garland, solidifying their victory. The final score of 113-101 reflects the Cavaliers' ability to execute under pressure and capitalize on the Spurs' recent struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SA -3.5	243.5 o -112 / u -108	Cleveland Cavaliers +136 · San Antonio Spurs -162

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Injury report

David Jones GarciaDay-To-DayAnkleSan Antonio Spurs
Jayden QuaintanceOutKneeSan Antonio Spurs

Leaders

PointsVictor Wembanyama26San Antonio Spurs
AssistsStephon Castle8San Antonio Spurs
ReboundsVictor Wembanyama14San Antonio Spurs
PointsJarrett Allen27Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDarius Garland11Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsJarrett Allen10Cleveland Cavaliers

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San Antonio Spurs

Last 10: 8-2Streak L1122.1 scored · 112.8 allowed per game2-1 at home

L114-127vs Utah JazzDec 28
W117-102at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 25
W130-110vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 24
W124-113at Washington WizardsDec 22
W126-98at Atlanta HawksDec 20
W119-94vs Washington WizardsDec 19
L113-124at New York KnicksDec 17
W111-109at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 14
W132-119at Los Angeles LakersDec 11
W135-132at New Orleans PelicansDec 9

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2120.5 scored · 121.7 allowed per game1-3 away

L100-117at Houston RocketsDec 28
L124-126at New York KnicksDec 25
W141-118vs New Orleans PelicansDec 24
W139-132vs Charlotte HornetsDec 23
L125-136vs Chicago BullsDec 20
L111-127at Chicago BullsDec 18
L111-119vs Charlotte HornetsDec 14
W130-126at Washington WizardsDec 13
L94-99vs Golden State WarriorsDec 7
W130-117vs San Antonio SpursDec 6

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
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Cleveland Cavaliers	San Antonio Spurs
Field goals	41-96	32-83
Field goal %	43	39
Three-pointers	13-42	7-31
Three-point %	31	23
Free throws	18-20	30-36
Free throw %	90	83
Rebounds	47	52
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	37	42
Assists	29	21
Steals	12	7
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	12	18
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	20
Fast-break points	17	10
Points in the paint	48	46
Fouls	24	17
Largest lead	13	11
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	47	45

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter72-72De'Andre Hunter makes running layup
3rd Quarter72-73De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-74De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter72-75Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-76Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-76Jaylon Tyson makes 1-foot dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter74-77Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-78De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter75-78Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter76-78Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter76-80Victor Wembanyama makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter79-80Jaylon Tyson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter79-82Keldon Johnson makes two point shot
4th Quarter81-82De'Andre Hunter makes finger roll layup
4th Quarter84-82Jaylon Tyson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter87-82Jaylon Tyson makes 23-foot running jump shot (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter87-84Dylan Harper makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter88-84Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-84Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-84Donovan Mitchell makes running layup
4th Quarter94-84Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Jaylon Tyson assists)
4th Quarter94-86Luke Kornet makes 1-foot dunk (Stephon Castle assists)
4th Quarter96-86Darius Garland makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter96-89Dylan Harper makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
4th Quarter99-89Darius Garland makes 26-foot running jump shot (De'Andre Hunter assists)
4th Quarter101-89Jarrett Allen makes dunk (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter101-91Victor Wembanyama makes driving layup (Harrison Barnes assists)
4th Quarter103-91Jarrett Allen makes dunk (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter103-93Devin Vassell makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Victor Wembanyama assists)
4th Quarter103-94Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-94Evan Mobley makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter107-94Evan Mobley makes dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter107-97Victor Wembanyama makes 25-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
4th Quarter107-99Stephon Castle makes driving layup
4th Quarter108-99Sam Merrill makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-99Sam Merrill makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-99Dean Wade makes dunk (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter111-101Stephon Castle makes driving dunk
4th Quarter112-101Darius Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-101Darius Garland makes free throw 2 of 2