The 34-7 Golden State Warriors visit the 28-10 Cleveland Cavaliers in a game between two teams with NBA Championship hopes. It's the first time the Warriors have played in Cleveland since they won the NBA Finals in June. The two teams played on Christmas Day, with the Warriors winning at home 89-83. So who picks up the win tonight? Here's our preview and prediction.
Game Info:
When: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: TNT
Spread: Cavs by 3
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Warriors Motivated To Stay On Top
Five Warriors Among The 30 Finalists For The USA Olympic Team
Stephen Curry Hopes Cavs' Locker Room Still Smells Like Champagne
What They're Saying About The Cleveland Cavaliers:
Matthew Dellavedova Voted NBA's Dirtiest Player
What Can Stop Surging Cavs?
Kyrie Irving Says Cavs Are In A Better Rhythm
Notable Storylines: Cavs Are Hot, Curry's Comments
Stephen Curry recently said he hopes the Cavs' visiting locker room still smells like champagne. The last time the Warriors were in Cleveland, they won the NBA Championship. The Cavaliers haven't forgotten about that series, and they weren't too fond of the Curry' comments.
The Cavs are hot right now, having lost just one game in the last three weeks. That loss came against the Spurs on the road, and the Spurs rarely lose at home. The Warriors are fresh off a surprising loss to the Pistons and look mortal after their incredible start to the season. This is a matchup of the best teams in each conference, making it must-watch basketball.
Prediction: Cavaliers Win 106-102
It's a close contest, but the Cavs continue their strong play of late. LeBron James has a big game, and Kyrie Irving finds success as well. The Warriors shot below 41 percent from three-point range for just the fifth time this season. The Warriors are just 1-3 this year when that is the case.