LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2026: Mitchell and Strus Power Cavaliers Over Shorthanded Warriors

Donovan Mitchell tallied 25 points and Max Strus notched 24—including a dagger three-pointer in the final minute—as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-111. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, received impressive 25-point performances from both Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski. However, Cleveland’s veteran execution, bolstered by James Harden’s 19 points, proved decisive as the Cavs won for the seventh time in nine games. See best photos below.

Updated on: 3 April 2026 5:22 pm

Published at: 3 April 2026 5:22 pm

LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Stephon Castle

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, below, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Califoria. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Harrison Ingram

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Ingram watches the ball go in as the Spurs score during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Derrick Jones Jr

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Bennedict Mathurin

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin, left, shoots as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Keldon Johnson

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, left, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin go after a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin, top, and San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox scramble for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs nba basketball-Darius Garland

Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland, left, shoots as San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California. | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

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