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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118–111 on April 2 at Chase Center, with Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus combining for 49 points to lead the visitors past a Warriors duo of G. Santos and B. Podziemski, who each scored 25 points. Cleveland's superior efficiency proved decisive, shooting 51.2 percent from the field and draining 16 three-pointers compared to Golden State's 43.6 percent and 12 threes, while the Cavaliers generated 28 assists against 25 for the hosts. The game played well below the Vegas total of 230.5, finishing 7.5 points under the line. Golden State's third quarter—29 points in the period—briefly kept the contest competitive, but Cleveland's fourth-quarter dominance, outscoring the Warriors 34–31 in the final frame, sealed the outcome. The Cavaliers' defensive rating of 108.0 held the Warriors' offense to a season-low efficiency, while Cleveland's 119.9 offensive rating showcased balanced scoring depth. This road victory positions Cleveland favorably in late-season seeding conversations as the Cavaliers continue their push toward postseason positioning.
