Anthony SlaterDec 7, 2025, 12:31 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- Playing on the road without their headliners, the Golden State Warriors upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-94 on Saturday night behind a career performance from a two-way point guard who was once a college lacrosse star. Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton all rested with minor injuries. In Curry's place, Warriors coach Steve Kerr opted to start Pat Spencer, the 29-year-old who first showed up in the franchise's G-League program four seasons ago. Spencer responded with 19 points in his first career start, including a pair of clutch fourth quarter 3s as well as the two free throws that clinched the win. He waved goodbye to the Cleveland crowd after the first foul shot put the Warriors up four with 4.1 seconds left."His coach realized that Pat is that motherf---er," Kerr said.
