The Cavaliers made the double-digit comeback win last year in this matchup.

I'm taking the points with the Cavaliers again. Curry is out which does take away offensive production and steals from the Warriors' stats. Sure, Durant, Klay Thompson and Green are surely a dangerous trifecta on any given day; however, I do like the rhythm the Cavaliers are in on a 19-2 SU run. And a healthy Tristin Thompson, who whipped himself in game shape off calf injury, gives the Cavaliers the physicality down low as a premier garbage player to aid LeBron James and Love. And if streaky Korver continues his hot run off the bench, we're in business.
With Steph Curry unlikely to play in this game, I expect the Cavs to have enough to keep this game close. LeBron James likes the big stage and he'll show up ready for the Christmas Special.
Take the points.


Cavaliers are a perfect 4-0 ATS as a dog this year.