Stephen Curry and the Warriors were 2-0 against the Cavs last season.

Few rivalries in NBA history are as iconic as the battles between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, who met in four consecutive Finals between 2015 and 2018. As the 2024-2025 season gets underway, both teams are once again proving their dominance, topping the table almost three weeks into the season.

The Cavaliers (9-0) are the league’s only undefeated team and are off to their best start in franchise history, while the Warriors (7-1) are riding a five-game win streak with an impeccable road record. When the two powerhouses face off in Cleveland on Friday 7:30 PM ET on NBA League Pass, it promises to be a high-stakes showdown between offense and defense.

Clash of the Titans

The Cavaliers have stormed into the season with a potent offensive lineup that is averaging a league-leading 123.2 points per game. Their strong start includes scoring more than 130 points in four of their nine games, a feat they accomplished just four times last season and one shy of the franchise single-season record. Donovan Mitchell leads the offense averaging 23.8 points per game, with Darius Garland right behind with 19.8 and an impressive 46.9% from beyond the arc.

One of the most notable aspects of Cleveland’s play is their efficiency: they shoot 52.6% from the field, with all six of their top scorers posting field goal percentages above 48.0%. In NBA history, only six teams have shot above 52% for an entire season.

However, the Warriors pose a threat to Cleveland’s shooting hot streak. Golden State ranks second in the league in defensive efficiency, allowing just 105.3 points per game, and has held all but one opponent under 50% shooting. Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 21.2 points per game, but it’s the team’s collective defensive effort that has brought success. Their balanced two-way play was a winning formula.

Curry and Mitchell’s long-range shooting will be on full display, as will the roles of their respective second-leading scorers: Buddy Hield for Golden State and Garland for Cleveland. Both players are currently shooting for career-highs from three-point range, making them crucial X-factors in this matchup.

Friday night on League Pass: more action you can’t miss

In addition to the Warriors-Cavaliers clash, NBA fans can experience ten other matchups on League Pass. One of the highlights will be a finals rematch between the Nuggets and Heat (9:00 PM ET)and a showdown between OKC and Houston (8 p.m. ET) as the Thunder look to bounce back from their first loss.

• Pacers at Hornets (7ET)
• Hawks at suckers (7ET)
• Pelicans at Magic (7ET)
• Nets at Celtics (7:30 AM ET)
• Bucks at Knicks (7:30 AM ET)
• Wizards at Grizzlies (8ET)
• Blazers at Wolves (9 ET)
• Clippers at Kings (10 ET)