The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 10 straight wins to open the 2024-25 campaign Friday, defeating the Golden State Warriors 136-117.
Darius Garland led Cleveland with 27 points, going 6-of-11 on threes, along with six assists and three steals, while forward Evan Mobley scored 23 points, four assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.
The Cavaliers shot 47.6% (20-for-42) from distance as a team and were just as effective at keeping the Warriors to a quiet 31% beyond the arc. Stephen Curry was just 1-of-4 from deep, and his 12 points topped Golden State’s starters Friday. However, forward Jonathan Kuminga led the squad off the bench with 21 points, adding six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and a block in the loss.