Golden State Warriors @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Dec 12, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
0-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Warriors vs Cavaliers tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Warriors vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, December 12, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassWarriors: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Al HorfordWarriorsC-FOutBackOct 24, 2026
Brandin PodziemskiWarriorsGOutBackOct 24, 2026
Draymond GreenWarriorsFOutBackOct 24, 2026
Kristaps PorziņģisWarriorsF-COutIllnessOct 12, 2026
Stephen CurryWarriorsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Warriors

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Warriors vs Cavaliers Preview

The Warriors are 0-3 this season, while the Cavaliers are 1-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Cavaliers rank 1st in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Stephen Curry (23.5 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Warriors vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Warriors vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Warriors 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
111.7#21
Points per game
115.5#14
123.0#22
Opponent points
117.5#20
42.5%#26
Field goal %
47.6%#11
33.6%#15
Three-point %
34.3%#14
79.5%#10
Free throw %
75.8%#18
40.3#26
Rebounds
45.5#13
24.0#23
Assists
24.5#21
12.0#3
Steals
9.0#16
4.0#21
Blocks
8.5#1
16.7#19
Turnovers
22.0#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Kings0-22.5
14Pelicans0-33.0
15Warriors0-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0

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This Warriors vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Warriors visit the Grizzlies Dec 14; Cavaliers host the Spurs Dec 15.

Warriors vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Warriors vs Cavaliers start?

The Golden State Warriors play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Warriors vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Warriors and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Warriors were 0-3 and the Cavaliers were 1-1 this season.

Who is injured for Warriors vs Cavaliers?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25: Al Horford (Warriors, out, back); Brandin Podziemski (Warriors, out, back); Draymond Green (Warriors, out, back); Jimmy Butler (Warriors, out, knee); Kristaps Porziņģis (Warriors, out, illness); Moses Moody (Warriors, out, knee).

How did Warriors vs Cavaliers go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Warriors vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Warriors 118-111 on Apr 2, 2026 on the road.

Where is Warriors vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Warriors vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Warriors and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.