Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 2, 2026

Cleveland's 118–111 victory over Golden State came down to a second-half surge that turned what had been a tight, back-and-forth contest into a Cavaliers win by seven. The teams combined for 101 points through the opening half, a sluggish pace that suggested a defensive grind, but the second half exploded: 128 combined points across the final two quarters, with the fourth quarter alone producing 65 combined points as both offenses found rhythm down the stretch.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 25 points on 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Max Strus added 24 points with 5 boards and James Harden chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. Golden State stayed competitive through Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski, each posting 25 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, though Kristaps Porziņģis's 16 points and 7 rebounds couldn't bridge the gap. The third quarter proved decisive—63 combined points signaled the offensive awakening that would carry through the fourth.

The combined total of 229 landed just under the market line of 230.5, with the total having shifted down to 228.5 at close. DAGGER leaned over pregame and missed. Cleveland's scoring prowess (123.0 per game over its last ten) ultimately outpaced Golden State's defensive limitations (119.4 allowed per game in recent play), narrowing a gap widened further by the Warriors' 112.5 scoring average against the Cavaliers' interior depth.