The Golden State Warriors went toe-to-toe with the Cleveland Cavaliers for most of the night… but in the end, this game came down to one thing:

Shot-making in crunch time.

In this Honest Recap, we break down how the Cavs—led by Donovan Mitchell and a balanced attack featuring Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen—executed when it mattered most, while the Warriors just couldn’t convert.

• Why this wasn’t a “Game of Runs” loss — just execution
• The growing impact of Brandin Podziemski (and his decision-making swings)
• A strong all-around effort from Gui Santos

• The role of Kristaps Porzingis in late-game offense
• The harsh reality: missed shots vs made shots down the stretch

This game may ultimately come down to De'Anthony Melton.

• Struggled offensively (2-for-12)
• Couldn’t stay on the floor late
• And that ripple effect forced tougher defensive matchups (including switches onto stars)

Even without Stephen Curry, the Warriors showed:

• Competitiveness
• Offensive structure at times
• Growth from the young core

But against a true contender, the margin is thin:

👉 You have to make shots late.

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