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Game Report: Remarkable fourth quarter lifts Warriors over Cavaliers

By Peter O'Keefe

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 18, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 104-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 18, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 104-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Two things we learned

1. The Warriors are deep but so is the league

In seasons past, many would have expected the Warriors to walk into Cleveland and chalk up an easy road win. After the dominant win over the Nets, many held the same sentiment, especially with the Cavs missing talented big men Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen, along with guard Collin Sexton.

For three quarters, the Warriors played like a team going through the motions simply expecting things to happen. Cleveland came into this matchup at 9-7, so far they’ve displayed a capability of beating good teams, particularly if they’re slightly off their game.

Many pundits pointed at the Warriors’ easy schedule before the Nets game, but how many ‘easy wins’ actually are there? The league may be as competitive as it has been in a number of years, only adding to the Warriors’ impressive record.

2. JTA stays ready

Juan Toscano-Anderson had seen a total of 16 minutes over the past three games, losing many of his minutes to the exciting rookie in Jonathan Kuminga. Seeing his team lacked a spark, Kerr plugged the versatile forward in with almost immediate effect.

In 16 minutes against the Cavs, the Oakland native tallied seven points, five rebounds and three assists, shooting 100% from the field and finishing +21 in the game. Toscano Anderson spoke candidly in the post-game interview, offering up a very refreshing perspective on his role with the team.

The Warriors now face the Pistons on a back-to-back in Detroit tonight.

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