- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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This Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-29) are set to challenge the Golden State Warriors (36-39) at Chase Center.
In their last outing, the Cavaliers faced off against the Lakers, suffering a defeat with a final score of 127-113. Cleveland shot at a 49.4% field goal percentage (43 of 87) and made 13 of 39 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers converted 14 of 19 shots, achieving a rate of 73.7%. They secured 50 rebounds, with 14 being offensive, and tallied 18 assists while forcing their opponents into 18 turnovers, resulting in 12 steals. Defensively, Cleveland allowed Los Angeles to shoot 54.2% from the field, with the Lakers executing 45 out of 83 shots. The Lakers recorded 28 assists, 7 steals, and a total of 59 rebounds (12 offensive, 47 defensive) along with 4 blocks. They achieved a remarkable 92.3% from the free-throw line, sinking 24 of 26 opportunities. In three-point shooting, Los Angeles hit 13 out of 31 attempts. Both teams finished with 19 fouls each.
Jarrett Allen made a significant impact during the game, shooting 81.8% and assisting 2 times. He played for 19 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and netted 18 points on 9 of 11 shooting.
The Cavaliers bring a record of 47-29 into this contest. They average 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 19.8 fouls. Cleveland secures 44.3 rebounds per game and has made 2,153 assists this season, placing them 7th in the NBA for passing. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.9% (1,092 of 3,043) and free throw percentage at 77.6%. The team averages 119.3 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 48.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force their opponents into 15.3 turnovers per game and draw 20.5 personal fouls. They allow a 37.0% three-point shooting rate, ranking 15th in points allowed per game (115.3). Cleveland has enabled opponents to achieve 46.4% field goal shooting (3,134 of 6,748) and concedes an average of 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 17th in assists allowed this season with 2,044 given up.
In their previous match, the Warriors suffered a loss at home against the Nuggets, finishing at 116-93. Golden State allowed Denver to collect 36 rebounds (8 offensive). The Warriors shot 47.5% from three-point range, making 19 of 40 attempts, and achieved 11 of 12 free throws (91.7%). In comparison, the Nuggets finished the game hitting 43 of 86 field goals, posting a 50.0% shooting percentage. The Warriors managed to shoot 35 of 83 (42.2%), including 14 of 42 from beyond the arc (33.3%). They converted 9 out of 11 free-throw attempts, representing an 81.8% success rate. The Nuggets committed 18 fouls against the Warriors, leading to 11 free throw attempts for Golden State. The Warriors recorded 9 steals while allowing 59 total rebounds in the game (37 defensive, 22 offensive).
Brandin Podziemski was a key contributor for Golden State, scoring 23 points in 32 minutes of play. He added 2 assists, shot 57.1% from the field (8 of 14), and totaled 5 rebounds.
Currently, Golden State’s record for the season stands at 36-39. They commit 19.7 fouls per game, while achieving an 80.1% free throw rate. The Warriors distribute an impressive 29.0 assists per contest (4th in the NBA) but average 15.8 turnovers per game. Golden State has amassed 8,617 points this season (averaging 114.9 per game) and grabs 42.6 rebounds per game. Their shooting efficiency of 46.1% from the field ranks 24th in the league.
On defense, the Warriors rank 13th in points allowed per game, also standing at 114.9. They force their opponents into an average of 16.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 47.8% from the field. Opponents hit 35.7% of their three-point attempts (958 of 2,687), and they convert 80.6% at the charity stripe. Additionally, they allow 26.9 assists and 44.4 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 17th in the league, respectively.
So what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Expert Pick: Bet on Golden State and the under total points
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