Grading Warriors Players After Ugly 18-Point Loss Against Cavaliers: Stephen Curry With Another Poor Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a commanding 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 23 to power Cleveland, which is halfway through a challenging four-game West Coast road trip. The Warriors were a disappointment tonight, and that isn't an understatement. 

Moses Moody led the Warriors with 19 points, while Jonathan Kuminga notched 18 points and 10 rebounds. Big man Trayce Jackson-Davis added 16 points and dominated the glass with a game-high 16 rebounds. However, Golden State struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 9-for-38 (23.7%) from beyond the arc. In contrast, Cleveland shot 45.8% from the floor and connected on 18 of 47 three-point attempts.

A critical moment came late in the first half when Garland intercepted an errant Andrew Wiggins pass and scored on a layup, extending Cleveland’s lead to 44-36. That play sparked a decisive 20-5 run that stretched into the third quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach. It also did not help that Stephen Curry had a poor game as well, going 4-14 from the floor with 11 points scored. 

The Warriors, who started the season 12-3, have dropped four of their last five games and 13 of their last 17, signaling a troubling slide. Let's grade the Warriors players for their disappointing performances tonight. 

Moses Moody: B+

Stats: 19 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 7-8 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-2 FT, +2, 21 MIN

Moses Moody was one of the few bright spots for the Warriors, leading the team with 19 points on an efficient 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. His scoring helped keep the game somewhat competitive during his 21 minutes. While his impact on other facets was limited (2 rebounds, 1 assist), he made the most of his opportunities offensively, finishing with a +2 plus/minus.

Trayce Jackson-Davis: B+

Stats: 16 PTS, 16 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TO, 2 PF, 6-14 FG, 0-0 3PT, 4-4 FT, -23, 29 MIN

Jackson-Davis posted an impressive double-double with 16 points and a game-high 16 rebounds. His effort on the glass was notable, but he struggled with efficiency, shooting 6-of-14. Defensively, his 2 blocks were a positive, but his -23 plus/minus reflects the team's overall struggles during his minutes.

Jonathan Kuminga: B-

Stats: 18 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO, 3 PF, 4-15 FG, 0-2 3PT, 10-14 FT, -5, 32 MIN

Kuminga had a mixed performance, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds but shooting poorly at 4-of-15 from the field. He excelled at getting to the line, converting 10-of-14 free throws, but his inefficiency and -5 plus/minus highlighted his inability to make a consistent impact.

Dennis Schroder: C+

Stats: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO, 2 PF, 4-11 FG, 2-4 3PT, 2-2 FT, -24, 30 MIN

Dennis Schroder added 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists but had 4 turnovers, which hampered his performance. His shooting was subpar (4-of-11), and his -24 plus/minus underscores the team's struggles when he was on the floor.

Andrew Wiggins: C+

Stats: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TO, 2 PF, 5-9 FG, 1-5 3PT, 0-0 FT, -20, 27 MIN

Wiggins scored 11 points on an efficient 5-of-9 shooting but struggled from three (1-of-5). He contributed defensively with 2 blocks but lacked aggression, evident in his 0 free-throw attempts and modest rebounding (3 boards). His -20 plus/minus reflected his limited impact.

Stephen Curry: D

Stats: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, 4-14 FG, 3-11 3PT, 0-0 FT, -2, 29 MIN

Curry had an uncharacteristically poor shooting night, scoring 11 points on 4-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-11 from deep. Despite a few defensive highlights (1 steal, 1 block), his struggles offensively and a -2 plus/minus significantly hindered the Warriors’ chances.

Draymond Green: D

Stats: 2 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 3 TO, 2 PF, 1-10 FG, 0-2 3PT, 0-2 FT, -8, 25 MIN

Draymond Green's offensive struggles were glaring, as he scored just 2 points on 1-of-10 shooting. While he contributed 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks, his poor shooting, 3 turnovers, and -8 plus/minus showcased a lackluster performance overall.

Buddy Hield: D

Stats: 2 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 1-8 FG, 0-3 3PT, 0-0 FT, -9, 19 MIN

Hield had a forgettable night, scoring only 2 points on 1-of-8 shooting, including 0-of-3 from three. He was largely a non-factor, with minimal contributions beyond his 3 rebounds, and his -9 plus/minus reflected his struggles.

Lindy Waters III: D

Stats: 2 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, 0-6 FG, 0-5 3PT, 2-2 FT, -4, 14 MIN

Waters struggled offensively, scoring just 2 points on 0-of-6 shooting, including 0-of-5 from three. While he converted both free throws, his inability to score from the field and minimal contributions elsewhere limited his effectiveness.

Quinten Post: N/A

Stats: 2 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, +1, 5 MIN

Post played only 5 minutes, scoring 2 points and grabbing 1 rebound. His limited court time makes it difficult to evaluate his impact.

Gui Santos: N/A

Stats: 0 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, +1, 5 MIN

Santos logged 5 minutes, grabbing 1 rebound but missing his only field goal attempt. His brief stint provided little opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Pat Spencer: N/A

Stats: 0 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 0-1 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, +1, 5 MIN

Spencer played 5 minutes, contributing 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. While he was active in his short time on the floor, his limited minutes prevented a comprehensive evaluation.