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 rankings. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games and remain at the top of the Eastern Conference.
Stephen Curry had a disappointing game with only 11 points, while Schroder also struggled, scoring 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 that they have basically secured the Eastern Conference championship. So far, they have only lost four games and are likely to break the Warriors' previous record of 73 wins.
In this game, the Warriors' overall performance was average. The game started with a close battle between both sides, but in the second quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away. By the third quarter, the Cavaliers had expanded their lead to double digits, and by the fourth quarter, the game entered garbage time as the Cavaliers easily secured the victory.
In another match, the Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 on the road, securing their second consecutive win. Jokic had an outstanding performance with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists. "Weizhen Tian" returned to his peak form, going 7-for-7 from the field to score 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter contributed 21 points, and Murray added 20 points and 10 assists. For the Jazz, Sexton scored 22 points, Clarkson had 24 points, and Markkanen added 17 points.
At halftime, the Jazz were leading the Nuggets by 2 points. 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 held off the Jazz's furious assault to secure the victory.
The Kings managed to end their losing streak with a 110-100 comeback victory over 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 all missed the game. The Kings did not have an easy game either, starting with a 14-point deficit against the Mavericks. In the second quarter, the Kings reduced the gap 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, as the Spurs also have a record of 16 wins and 16 losses, placing them 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.