April 3rd - The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 118-111. Mitchell scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Strousts added 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Warriors, Pojemski scored 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Santos also contributed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, Mitchell and Allen's inside-outside combination helped the Cavaliers gradually take the initiative. The Warriors relied on counterattacks to keep the score close, and the Cavaliers led 30-26 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers relied on Mitchell's consecutive three-pointers, and Harden and Strus also scored consecutively to extend the lead to double digits. Although the Warriors responded, their overall offensive consistency was lacking. At halftime, the Cavaliers led 54-47.

After switching sides, the Warriors hit consecutive three-pointers to tie the game. The Cavaliers, however, relied on team offense to stabilize the situation, and after three quarters, they still led 84-80 . In the final quarter, the Warriors briefly took the lead, but the Cavaliers, thanks to Allen's consecutive inside scoring and Strus's crucial three-pointer, widened the gap again. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 118-111 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Strus 24 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Harden 19 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Allen 16 points, 13 rebounds; Mobley 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists; Schroder 12 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Ellis 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Merrill 3 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists

Warriors player statistics

Pojemski had 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Santos had 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Porzingis had 16 points and 7 rebounds; Cryer had 12 points and 1 rebound; Spencer had 12 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Green had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists; Payton II had 8 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists; Melton had 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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