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Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Golden State Warriors (8-3) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors.

NBASaturday, December 12, 2026
Golden State Warriors logoGolden State Warriors8-3
8:00 PM ETDec 12, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers logoCleveland Cavaliers5-6
DateDec 12, 2026
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

Team comparison

Golden State WarriorsCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
120.4
116.5
Points allowed per game
111.2
115.0
8-3Record5-6
2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
2-2Road record / home record4-2
WWWWWLast 5LLWLL
W8StreakL2

Team stats

Golden State WarriorsCleveland Cavaliers
W8StreakL2
Points Against
111.2
115.0
8-2Last Ten Games5-5
Points Per Game
120.4
116.5
Field Goal %
48
46
Three Point %
40
37
Rebounds Per Game
44.3
46.2
Assists Per Game
29.0
27.0
Blocks Per Game
5.4
5.5
Steals Per Game
8.9
7.4
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.6
0.5
Total Turnovers Per Game
16.5
13.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Golden State Warriors
Gary Payton II G · Knee - Inflammation
Out
Will Richard G · Thumb
Out
Brandon Williams G · Hamstring - Not Specified
Out
Kristaps Porzingis C · Illness
Out
Moses Moody G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain
Out

Recent form

Golden State WarriorsWWWWW
Nov 9, 2026 · vs New Orleans PelicansW 138-87
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Orlando MagicW 126-119
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 120-100
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Phoenix SunsW 116-113
Nov 1, 2026 · vs LA ClippersW 124-112
Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Season series

Series starts 12/12
Mar 16, 2027CLE 0, GS 0
Dec 12, 2026GS 0, CLE 0

Team pages

Golden State Warriors
Schedule, roster and statsCleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

What are the records of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers?

Golden State Warriors: 8-3. Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6.

Who is injured for Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Listed out or doubtful: Golden State Warriors: Gary Payton II, Will Richard, Brandon Williams, Kristaps Porzingis. Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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