Curry has missed five consecutive games! All 10 players in rotation scored as Mitchell scored 29 points but the Warriors narrowly defeated the Cavaliers.

On December 7th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Warriors faced the Cavaliers on the road with Curry and Butler still sidelined. This was Curry’s fifth game out, and Kerr mentioned he hopes to have him back for the December 12th game versus the Timberwolves. Although missing starters, the Warriors relied on all hands on deck, with every one of the 10 rotation players contributing points. After four quarters, the Warriors narrowly beat the Cavaliers 99-94. For the Warriors, Poole had 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists; Hield scored 13 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists; Spencer added 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 29 points with 3 assists; Mobley posted 18 points and 10 rebounds; Garland contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, Poole opened with a three-pointer, followed by Spencer’s layup adding 2 points. Mobley and Garland combined effectively, leading the Cavaliers to a counterattack that tied the score. Near the end of the quarter, the Cavaliers scored from multiple players, going on a 6-0 run to take the lead, finishing the quarter at 18-12. In the second quarter, after Mitchell hit a three-pointer, the Cavaliers’ offense suddenly stalled. The Warriors attacked both inside and outside, closing the gap. Hield scored 5 consecutive points, and Santos hit a long-range shot to take the lead. Except for Garland’s three-pointer, no other Cavaliers player could score. The Warriors capitalized and extended their lead to double digits. At the quarter’s end, Mitchell’s buzzer-beater three-pointer left the Cavaliers trailing 36-45.

In the second half, both teams exchanged heavy scoring, with the Warriors slightly ahead. Spencer’s three-pointer pushed the lead to double digits. Tyson scored 5 points with drives and jump shots, helping the Warriors withstand the Cavaliers’ counterattack, maintaining a margin around 10 points. In the latter part of the quarter, Bojemski’s three-pointer gave the Warriors a 72-62 lead. In the final quarter, Wade started with a long-range shot to cut the deficit, and Mitchell responded with a three-pointer. Seeing the situation worsen, Kerr called a timeout. After the break, both teams traded three-pointers, with the Cavaliers narrowing the gap to just one point. The Warriors answered with an 8-0 run, forcing the Cavaliers to call a timeout. Following the timeout, Mitchell hit consecutive three-pointers, keeping the game close. In the final moments, down by 3 points, Mitchell’s long shot missed, forcing the Cavaliers to foul. Spencer made both free throws, and although Mitchell scored another three-pointer, it was too late. The Warriors held on to win 99-94 over the Cavaliers.