Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 6) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers lock horns on Saturday at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Warriors enter this clash with an 11-12 record, coming off a 2-6 run. They lost 99-98 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Golden State nearly bagged that game despite a 30-10 deficit after the first quarter.

They were in control for most of the other three quarters, but VJ Edgecombe saved the night for the home team with a tip shot to record his first-ever game-winner.

Nevertheless, the Warriors had plenty to take away from the loss, displaying they can play without their stars Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, who played nine minutes and left the contest injured.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have improved over the past three games after a rough stretch. They are 2-1 in that span. On Friday, Cleveland beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-117. All-Star Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and eight assists, while Jaylon Tyson added 24 points on 11 of 15 shots.

The Cavaliers trailed by 10 in the first half but bounced back with a lopsided second-half performance to return to winning ways after losing to Portland on Wednesday.

The Warriors and Cavaliers could both be shorthanded on Saturday with several players on their injury reports. Here’s a look at how that could impact their starting lineups and depth charts.

Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (Dec. 6)

Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart

The Golden State Warriors have seven players on their injury report. Steph Curry, Al Horford and Alex Toohey are confirmed out. Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Seth Curry and De’Anthony Melton are questionable. They will be game-time decisions.

Assuming they are available, the Warriors could start Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody in the backcourt, with a frontcourt trio of Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Will Richard.

Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup and depth chart

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t released their official injury report, but had six players listed on Friday. Darius Garland, Tyrese Proctor, Sam Merrill, Max Strus, Jarrett Allen and Larry Nance Jr. were among the absentees.

Garland will return as he’s playing only one out of two back-to-back games. The status for others remains uncertain. On Saturday, the Cavaliers could start Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the backcourt. Darius Garland will start at small forward, with Nae’Qwan Tomlin at the four and Evan Mobley at center.