CLEVELAND, Ohio – The NBA’s only undefeated team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, welcome the Golden State Warriors for a big game today – Friday, November 8 – at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The game can be viewed for free on multiple streaming services.

This game will air live on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (formerly Bally Sports Ohio) and NBC Sports Bay Area with tipoff at 7:38 PM Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can watch the game for free by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. FuboTV also offers a free trial and $20 off your first month.

The Cavs (9-0) are off to the best start in franchise history, earning their last win on Nov. 6 by beating the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kenny Atkinson became the first head coach to go 9-0 in his first year with a new team. His old team will be on the other side of the field on Friday evening.

The former three-year assistant under Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has emerged as an early frontrunner for Coach of the Year, sparking a Cavs offense that has languished for years behind a stellar defense. His three years with Golden State are a serious threat after just nine games. Tonight he can exhibit his own creation.

The Cavs offense is not only productive, but also historic. Cleveland scored 130 points for the fourth time this season, tying last year’s total.

Cleveland carries a plus-12.6 point differential and currently leads the league in shooting percentage at 52.6%. It ranks second in the NBA in 3-point percentage (42%), with a particularly lethal streak of 3-point shooting in the corner.

The fast style that was whispered about in the preseason camp has been unleashed on the association.

Donovan Mitchell didn’t have to save Cleveland like in previous years. Instead, he can sit back and watch their offense pick defense from almost every angle. A welcome sight for a center that was depleted during last year’s playoffs.

A Golden State mantra in the LeBron James Finals rivalry: It’s the Cavs who have strength in numbers now. But they prefer to call it the Core Four.

Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting a career-best 48.5%.

Point guard Darius Garland has returned to All-Star form, posting 19.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists. He is shooting a career-best 52.3% from the field.

Power forward Evan Mobley is averaging 17.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists for his career while shooting 52.5% from the field.

Center Jarrett Allen rounds out the unit with 15.1 points, a career-best 11.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 68.8% from the field, which is the fourth-highest percentage in the NBA.

The depth extends into the bowels of the bench where the Cavs still have three players averaging 7.9 points or higher. Caris LeVert powers the reserves with 12.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 59.6% from the field, the 12th highest percentage in the NBA.

Guards Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill also pack a timely punch.

Cleveland will need to shore up their three-point defense (38.5%), which is near the bottom of the league. The Warriors shot 41.2% from beyond the arc against the Celtics and are averaging 16.1 three-pointers per game while knocking down 39.3%.

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The Warriors (7-1) would be the hottest team in the NBA without the Cavs’ historic start. Golden State has won five in a row and handed the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics their second loss of the season.

They are tied with the Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the Western Conference.

Familiar dynastic forces are starting to change for Golden State after drama-filled campaigns took over the league powerhouse. The Warriors rank third in the league in offensive rating with a 119.3 and continue to refine their firepower. They are fast and rely on their familiar small-ball approach from previous years.

Golden State hasn’t lost a game on the road this season. Their only loss came against the Los Angeles Clippers, where four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry injured his ankle and missed the next three games.

Through five games, Curry is averaging 21.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists while shooting 43.8% from the field.

In his absence, it was shooting guard Buddy Hield who seized the moment. In what appears to be a breakout season, Hield is averaging 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 51.7% from the field.

Cleveland villain Draymond Green remains an ubiquitous threat to the power forward. He is averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 44.7% from the field. Green is questionable due to a knee contusion.

The Warriors are 7-2 against the Cavs since the 2019-20 season. Cleveland won both games last season. Can the Cavs get to 10-0, or will Golden State sharpen the knife even further?

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Cavs vs. Warriors injury report

Cleveland Cavaliers: Max Strus (sprained right ankle) and Emoni Bates (G-League two-way) are both out.

Dean Wade (illness) is questionable.

Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green (right knee contusion), De’Anthony Melton (right lower back strain) and Brandin Podziemski (illness) are all questionable.

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Who announces Cavs vs. Warriors on?

John Michael (play-by-play) and Brad Daugherty (analyst) will be the announcers, while Serena Winters will report to the court.

What are the latest odds for Cavs vs. Warriors?

Moneyline: GS: (+150), CLE: (-180)

Spread: GS: (+4.5), CLE: (-4.5)

Top/Bottom: 231

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Here’s more information on how to watch Cavs vs. Warriors on TV or streaming services:

What: NBA Basketball: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors

When: Friday November 8, 2024

Time: 7:30 PM Eastern

Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | Cleveland, OH

Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, NBC Sports Bay Area

Best Streaming Options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month) DirecTV Stream (free trial)

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