NBA · Final

Warriors Edge Cavaliers in Close Contest

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Rocket Arena

Golden State Warriors 99, Cleveland Cavaliers 94, 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 Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 99-94 at Rocket Arena on December 6, 2025.

Who was favored in Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-94 at Rocket Arena. This victory marked the Warriors' second win against the Cavaliers this season, extending their series lead to 2-0. The game showcased the resilience of the Warriors, who have been struggling recently, while the Cavaliers aimed to build on their latest performance.

The Cavaliers entered the game with a home record of 14-11, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games. They were coming off a strong win against the San Antonio Spurs, where they scored 130 points, but had faced some inconsistency in their scoring, averaging 117.4 points while allowing 114.9 during that stretch. Their recent form included a mix of wins and losses, with a notable victory against the Indiana Pacers and a close loss to the Boston Celtics.

On the other hand, the Warriors had a record of 12-12 and were looking to break a two-game losing streak. Their recent performances had seen them average 111.3 points while allowing 111.2, indicating a struggle to find their offensive rhythm. They had lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in a narrow 99-98 defeat just prior to facing the Cavaliers. The Warriors had also been impacted by injuries, with key players Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody both sidelined due to knee issues.

The matchup was particularly significant given the teams' previous meetings this season. The Warriors had defeated the Cavaliers decisively in both encounters, with scores of 136-117 and 113-95. This history added a layer of intrigue as the Cavaliers sought to turn the tide at home.

In terms of betting lines, DraftKings set the Cavaliers as 8.5-point favorites, with a total of 230.5 for the game. The moneyline offered the Cavaliers at -375 and the Warriors at +295, reflecting the market's expectation of a Cavaliers victory despite their recent struggles.

The game conditions were typical for a December night, with both teams needing to adapt to the arena's atmosphere. Fans were treated to a competitive game that saw several lead changes and intense moments as both teams fought for supremacy.

As the game unfolded, the fourth quarter proved to be pivotal. The Cavaliers had a chance to take control but were unable to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Notable plays included a driving layup by Brandin Podziemski and a crucial three-pointer from Donovan Mitchell, which brought the Cavaliers within striking distance. However, the Warriors maintained their composure, with Pat Spencer contributing significantly in the final moments, hitting crucial free throws that sealed the game.

Ultimately, the Warriors' ability to execute in the clutch and their defensive efforts in the final minutes allowed them to secure the victory. The Cavaliers will need to regroup and address their scoring inconsistencies as they move forward, while the Warriors will look to build on this momentum.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -8.5	230.5 o -108 / u -112	Golden State Warriors +295 · Cleveland Cavaliers -375

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Injury report

Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors

Leaders

PointsDonovan Mitchell29Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDarius Garland4Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsNae'Qwan Tomlin12Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsPat Spencer19Golden State Warriors
AssistsPat Spencer7Golden State Warriors
ReboundsQuinten Post9Golden State Warriors

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1117.4 scored · 114.9 allowed per game4-3 at home

W130-117vs San Antonio SpursDec 6
L110-122vs Portland Trail BlazersDec 4
W135-119at Indiana PacersDec 2
L115-117vs Boston CelticsNov 30
L123-130at Atlanta HawksNov 29
L99-110at Toronto RaptorsNov 25
W120-105vs LA ClippersNov 23
W120-109vs Indiana PacersNov 22
L104-114vs Houston RocketsNov 20
W118-106vs Milwaukee BucksNov 18

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2111.3 scored · 111.2 allowed per game2-3 away

L98-99at Philadelphia 76ersDec 5
L112-124vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 3
W104-96vs New Orleans PelicansNov 30
L100-104vs Houston RocketsNov 27
W134-117vs Utah JazzNov 25
L123-127vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 22
L96-110at Miami HeatNov 20
L113-121at Orlando MagicNov 19
W124-106at New Orleans PelicansNov 17
W109-108at San Antonio SpursNov 15

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Golden State Warriors	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	33-86	37-107
Field goal %	38	35
Three-pointers	13-35	10-42
Three-point %	37	24
Free throws	20-23	10-12
Free throw %	87	83
Rebounds	46	61
Offensive rebounds	8	24
Defensive rebounds	38	37
Assists	25	15
Steals	8	7
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	2
Technical fouls, total	0	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	15
Fast-break points	10	8
Points in the paint	38	48
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	14	9
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	73	22

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter62-53Trayce Jackson-Davis makes 2-foot layup (Pat Spencer assists)
3rd Quarter64-53Moses Moody makes driving layup (Trayce Jackson-Davis assists)
3rd Quarter67-53Gui Santos makes 23-foot three point jumper (Moses Moody assists)
3rd Quarter67-55Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 6-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter67-57Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes tip shot
3rd Quarter68-57Moses Moody makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter69-57Moses Moody makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter69-60Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter69-62Donovan Mitchell makes 16-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter72-62Brandin Podziemski makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter72-65Dean Wade makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter74-65Gui Santos makes driving layup (Quinten Post assists)
4th Quarter74-68Donovan Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter74-70Evan Mobley makes 23-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter77-70Buddy Hield makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gary Payton II assists)
4th Quarter77-72Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
4th Quarter78-72Buddy Hield makes technical free throw
4th Quarter79-72Gui Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter80-72Gui Santos makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter80-74Jaylon Tyson makes 11-foot two point shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter80-77Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter82-77Pat Spencer makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter85-77Pat Spencer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Gui Santos assists)
4th Quarter88-77Pat Spencer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Moses Moody assists)
4th Quarter88-79Darius Garland makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter90-79Gary Payton II makes 2-foot layup (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter92-79Gary Payton II makes layup (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter92-82Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point jumper (De'Andre Hunter assists)
4th Quarter92-84Donovan Mitchell makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter92-86Evan Mobley makes 1-foot dunk (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter92-87De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-88De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-88Pat Spencer makes 2-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter94-91Donovan Mitchell makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter96-91Brandin Podziemski makes driving layup
4th Quarter96-93Evan Mobley makes tip shot
4th Quarter96-94Darius Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-94Gui Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-94Pat Spencer makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-94Pat Spencer makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

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