Warriors and Cavaliers Tangle in Midwest Battle
The Golden State Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

The Warriors (10-39) check into Saturday's contest in the midst of yet another losing streak, as they've dropped five consecutive decisions. Their most recent stumble came against the Boston Celtics, which toppled them by a 119-104 score on Thursday night. D'Angelo Russell led the way for Golden State with 22 points, adding five assists, three rebounds and three steals. Alec Burks delivered 18 points, four boards and one steal. Damion Lee and Glenn Robinson III generated matching 11-point tallies, with Robinson adding seven rebounds. Draymond Green and Marquese Chriss posted matching nine-point contributions, with Green also dishing out seven assists.

The Warriors will list Kevon Looney (abdomen) as questionable for Saturday's game. Stephen Curry (hand) and Klay Thompson (knee) will remain out.

The Cavaliers (13-36) come into Saturday's game reeling in their own right, as they've dropped nine of their last 10 contests. Their most recent stumble came versus the Toronto Raptors, which bested them by a 115-109 score Thursday night. Kevin Love and Collin Sexton co-led the Cavaliers with matching 23-point, four-assist tallies. Darius Garland registered 16 points, eight assists, five rebounds and one steal. Larry Nance, Jr. and Kevin Porter posted 13 points apiece, with Nance also pulling down nine rebounds.

The Cavaliers will list Brandon Knight (knee) as questionable and will remain without Ante Zizic (illness) for Saturday's game.

Saturday's game marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The Warriors swept the two-game 2018-19 season series from the Cavaliers.
Posted on: 1/31/2020 9:23 PM
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