Cavs Can Clinch A Playoff Berth, Warriors Still Without Curry For Thursday Night Clash

The Cleveland Cavaliers can secure a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Chase Center in San Francisco. The matchup also features a major absence for Golden State, with Stephen Curry still expected to miss the game and return next week.

Fans looking for the game will want the start time, venue, and betting information before tipoff. The Cavaliers enter as one of the East’s top teams, while the Warriors continue to fight for position in the Western Conference play-in race.

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors

1. Start time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
2. Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
3. TV channel: Check local NBA broadcast listings and regional sports coverage
4. Live stream: Available through authorized streaming platforms carrying NBA games, depending on the viewer’s market

The Cavaliers arrive with a 47-29 record and sit second in the Central Division. Their strong standing has kept them in the mix near the top of the Eastern Conference, and a win would lock in a playoff spot.

Golden State enters at 36-40 and sits fourth in the Pacific Division. The Warriors have struggled to stay in the postseason picture without Curry, who remains sidelined but is projected to return next week.

Betting odds for Cavaliers vs. Warriors

The odds reflect Cleveland’s stronger record and Golden State’s injury concerns ahead of the late-night West Coast matchup. With Curry out, the Warriors will need a strong home performance to keep pace against a Cavaliers team that has played consistently throughout the season.

Cleveland’s defense and depth have helped the team stay near the top of the standings, while Golden State will look to compete at Chase Center despite the short-handed rotation. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET, making it a late start for fans on the East Coast who want to follow a game with playoff implications for both teams.