The Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home to the Cavaliers, with a score of 95-113, causing their record to drop to 16 wins and 16 losses, slipping to 10th place in the standings. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games and remain atop the Eastern Conference.
Stephen Curry struggled, scoring only 11 points, while Schroder also underperformed with 12 points. Trez contributed 16 points and 16 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 23 points, Garland had 25 points, and Allen added 12 points and 9 rebounds.
The Cavaliers have been incredibly strong this season. Although there is still a long way to go in the season, I dare say they have virtually secured the Eastern Conference championship. To date, they have only lost four games and are likely to break the Warriors' previous record of 73 wins.
In this game, the Warriors played averagely overall. The first half was closely contested, but in the second quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away. By the third quarter, they had extended their lead into double digits, and by the fourth quarter, the game entered garbage time as the Cavaliers easily secured the victory.
- The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 on the road, securing their second consecutive win. Jokic had an explosive performance with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists. Wiz returned to his peak form, going 7-for-7 from the field to finish with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Murray added 20 points and 10 assists. For the Jazz, Sexton had 22 points, Clarkson scored 24 points, and Markkanen contributed 17 points.
At halftime, the Jazz held a temporary 2-point lead over the Nuggets. However, in the third quarter, the Nuggets turned things around and took a 9-point lead over the Jazz. In the final quarter, the Nuggets withstood the Jazz's relentless attacks to secure the victory.
- The Kings ended their losing streak with a 110-100 comeback win against the Mavericks at home. Fox played exceptionally well, scoring 33 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Sabonis contributed 17 points and 16 rebounds, while DeRozan added 14 points. Dinwiddie scored 30 points in vain, and Washington had 28 points.
The Mavericks gifted the Kings a big opportunity as Doncic, Irving, and Thompson were all absent from the game. The Kings did not have an easy ride either, trailing the Mavericks by 14 points at the start. In the second quarter, they reduced the deficit to 4 points. In the third quarter, the Kings overtook the Mavericks and led by 6 points. In the final quarter, the Kings managed to hold off the Mavericks' counterattack and won the game without much trouble.
The Warriors' current ranking is quite awkward, with the Spurs also at 16 wins and 16 losses, ranking 9th. Looking at the schedule, the Warriors do not seem to have an advantage. If they continue to lose, it will be difficult for them to even make it to the playoff play-in tournament. Come on, Curry! Whether you can enjoy dumplings during the holidays depends on your performance.