PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors travel to Cleveland on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a matchup between two franchises searching for answers. The Warriors have fallen below .500 this season with an 11-12 record , while the Cavaliers, who finished atop the East standings last season, sit just 5-5 over their last 10 games. Golden State's recent woes include a devastating 99-98 loss to Philadelphia, where VJ Edgecombe's game-winning tip-in with 0.9 seconds remaining spoiled a remarkable 24-point Warriors comeback, with Pat Spencer leading the team with 16 points. The Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, while Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are questionable heading into the contest. Cleveland enters on the heels of a 130-117 victory over the Spurs, looking to maintain momentum particularly in attacking the paint , and the Cavaliers dominated the third quarter outscoring San Antonio 44-19 while Donovan Mitchell led the team with 28 points. Golden State arrives ranked 22nd in the league in scoring , which could prove problematic against Cleveland's tenth-ranked offensive output and second-best rebounding team in the NBA . The absence of ShotQuality data for both squads leaves some mystery regarding their efficiency patterns, but what's clear is that Cleveland's superior ball protection and glass dominance should advantage the Cavaliers, a gap that could widen if Green cannot suit up . This represents a critical opportunity for the Cavaliers to climb back into the Eastern Conference picture against a Warriors squad dealing with significant roster issues.