The Cleveland Cavaliers
continued their dominant start to the 2024-25 NBA season with a
commanding 136-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors Friday
night at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. 

Cleveland took control early,
capitalizing on a 20-5 run in the first quarter. The Warriors
struggled to keep pace with the high-energy Cavs, who showcased
their depth and unselfish ball movement throughout the
game. 

The Cavaliers’ defense was a key
factor in the victory. The Cavaliers held the Warriors to just 22
points in the first quarter and stifled Golden State’s offensive
flow for much of the game. They also did a great job limiting
turnovers, giving the Warriors little chance to capitalize on fast
breaks or second-chance opportunities. As the game wore on, the
Cavaliers’ depth, energy, and size wore down the Warriors, who had
no answer for Cleveland’s balanced attack.

Darius Garland, one of
Cleveland’s standout performers, finished with 27 points and six
assists, hitting six of his eleven 3-point attempts. His shooting
helped stretch the Warriors’ defense and created opportunities for
his teammates. Evan Mobley also had a strong performance with 23
points, four rebounds, and excellent free-throw shooting (9-10),
anchoring the defense and contributing in key moments.

While Golden State showed
resilience with a strong second-half push, they were ultimately
unable to recover from the large early deficit. Jonathan Kuminga
led the Warriors with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists while
Brandin Podziemski added 14 points along with 7 rebounds and 4
assists. However, the lack of scoring support from superstar
Stephen Curry, who was blitzed all game long to score just 12, hurt
their chances to keep the game close.

With the win, the Cavaliers are
sending a clear message to the rest of the league—they are serious
contenders in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland leads the league
with the best record to remain perfect and the only undefeated team
left. They have shown their ability to dominate both offensively
and defensively. Their strong team play, led by Garland, Mobley,
and star Donovan Mitchell, make them a formidable force in the East
moving forward.

The Warriors, on the other hand,
had their five-game win streak snapped and will need to regroup
quickly going into their next game vs the West-leading Thunder.
Despite their veteran leadership, they were no match for
Cleveland’s all-around performance.

The win extended the Cavs’
undefeated streak to 10-0,
as they became the first team in NBA history to start a season with
10 straight wins and scoring at least 110 points in every
game.

Next up:

Cleveland – Saturday vs
Brooklyn

Golden State – Monday at
Oklahoma City