Cavaliers vs. Warriors (Photo : Getty Images/Ezra Shaw)
The most anticipated game of the season is happening this Christmas Day as Golden State Warriors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Finals rematch for the ages. The Warriors are bringing a new friend in the form of Kevin Durant against the Cavaliers trio of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
Cavaliers vs. Warriors Game Details, TV Info and Live Stream
- Date: December 25, Sunday
- Venue: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: WatchESPN
Cavaliers vs. Warriors Game Preview
The Cavaliers (22-6) and Warriors (27-4) are the best team in their respective conferences. They are both coming into Christmas with a winning streak. Cleveland has won four-straight and nine out of their last ten while Golden State is on a seven-game winning streak.
LeBron James and company are ready for their showdown with the new-look Warriors. The Cavs starters got a much-needed rest in their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. No player was on the court for more than 30 minutes as they blow out the Nets at The Q, 119-99.
"The King" had 19 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals while Kyrie Irving registered a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists. Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love also both had a double-double with 16 and 11, and 14 and 15, respectively.
On the other hand, the Warriors had to work for their seventh straight win against the Detroit Pistons on Friday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Kevin Durant exploded for 32 points while Stephen Curry added 25 points and eight assists.
Draymond Green, who listed as questionable for the game due to the birth of his son, joined the team and played. He had five points, ten rebounds and 12 assists as the Warriors defeated the Pistons in a close game, 119-113.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Cavaliers: PG - Kyrie Irving, SG - Iman Shumpert, SF - LeBron James, PF - Kevin Love, C - Tristan Thompson
- Warriors: PG - Stephen Curry, SG - Klay Thompson, SF - Kevin Durant, PF - Draymond Green, C - Zaza Pachulia
Prediction: Warriors win a close one, 110-104.
