The Golden State Warriors face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup where history favors the visitors. The Warriors have won their last seven regular-season meetings against Cleveland, with their last defeat coming four years ago on Christmas Day via a Kyrie Irving game-winner.

Stephen Curry enters the game in outstanding form, working to both re-enter MVP conversations and keep the Warriors competitive in the playoff race, potentially avoiding the play-in tournament.

The Cavaliers come in with momentum after a victory over the short-handed Hornets, where Taurean Prince contributed 25 points including six three-pointers off the bench. Jarrett Allen's return strengthened their interior presence, while Darius Garland helped establish an early offensive rhythm. Currently, the Cavs sit just two games out of play-in tournament position.

Game Details:

• Odds: Warriors -7.5 favorites
• Warriors seeking return to .500 record
• Cavs looking for win #21 (current record: 20-34)

Key Points:

• Cleveland has achieved their highest win total in three years
• Darius Garland continues his strong season as the team's point guard
• Matthew Dellavedova provides valuable backup minutes at point guard
• Warriors may need to address their big man situation following James Wiseman's injury

The Cavaliers aim to avoid another lopsided defeat like their previous meeting while making a push for postseason contention. Despite their underdog status, their improved play this season suggests a more competitive matchup than recent history would indicate.

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