CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs wrap up their three-game homestand against Western Conference opponents as they welcome the Golden State Warriors to Rocket Arena for the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

After a 130-117 victory over the Spurs on Friday, Cleveland will need to carry that momentum forward, particularly in attacking the paint, if they want to maintain their edge against a shorthanded Warriors team.

Cleveland’s dominant third quarter against San Antonio that led to an 80-44 advantage in points in the paint served as a blueprint for what the team can accomplish when it commits to rim attacks over settling for perimeter shots.

Against Golden State, the stakes are similar but the variables shift.

The Warriors will be without Ste

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