Is Draymond Green playing tonight against Cavaliers? Latest on 4xNBA champ's status explored (Nov. 8)
Draymond Green is available to play for the Golden State Warriors' crunch game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Green banged his right knee during the Warriors' impressive 118-112 victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday and the team reported a right knee contusion for their four-time NBA champion.
In addition to Green, De’Anthony Melton (back) and Brandin Podziemski were also listed as questionable for Friday’s game. Green, a four-time NBA All-Star, has played in all eight of Golden State's games this season and has been key to their strong start, with the Warriors winning seven of their first eight games.
Green is averaging 8.9 points on 44.7% shooting from the field, including 43.5% from beyond the arc, along with 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. The Warriors fans are hopeful that Green can shake off his recent injury and suit up against a Cleveland team that currently holds the league's best record at 9-0.
Draymond Green vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Draymond Green has had numerous battles with the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially during LeBron James' time with the team, as the Warriors and Cavaliers clashed in four consecutive NBA Finals.
In the regular season, Green has faced the Cavaliers 21 times, scoring in 17 of those matchups. Against the Eastern Conference team, the Warriors forward averages 10.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 47.0% from the field, including 29.4% from beyond the arc.
How to watch Warriors vs. Cavaliers?
The Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game is scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT (4:30 p.m. PT).
The Warriors vs. Cavaliers game will be broadcast live NBCS-BA (local) and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (local). Fans will also have the option to stream the game live on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).