Warriors vs Cavaliers
The Apr 2 meeting between Golden State and Cleveland read like a chapter out of their Finals history — Golden State’s ball movement and three‑point shooting were the story, while Cleveland’s rising young core kept the game tight and competitive. Those stylistic contrasts — experienced motion offense versus youthful athleticism — are exactly the kind of matchup that will shape late‑season momentum for both clubs. (youtube.com)
Cleveland beat Golden State 118–111 at Chase Center on April 2, 2026. (nba.com) The win clinched Cleveland a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs — the franchise’s fourth straight postseason appearance. (nba.com) Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 25 points, Max Strus scored 24 and drilled a go‑ahead three with 54 seconds remaining, and Jarrett Allen finished with a 16‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double (double‑double means reaching double digits in two statistical categories). (cbssports.com) (nba.com) Golden State got 25 points from Brandin Podziemski and 25 from Gui Santos, but Stephen Curry was listed as did‑not‑play for the Warriors. (nba.com) Cleveland shot 16 of 36 on three‑pointers (44.4%) while Golden State made 12 of 44 from deep (27.3%) — three‑point percentage here is the share of shots taken from beyond the arc that went in. (nba.com) The Cavs finished with 28 assists — passes that directly set up a made basket — to Golden State’s 25, and Cleveland converted 51.2% of all field‑goal attempts versus the Warriors’ 43.6% (field‑goal percentage is the share of all shots from the floor that go in). (nba.com) Draymond Green led Golden State’s playmaking with nine assists and also recorded three blocks and one steal, providing defense and facilitation even as the team struggled from long range. (nba.com) The result moved Cleveland to 48–29 and secured their postseason spot, while Golden State fell to 36–41 and remains outside the West’s top six with the league’s play‑in tournament set to begin April 14 and the playoffs starting April 18. (espn.com) (nba.com)
