Warriors edge past Cavaliers 99-92

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-92 in NBA on Monday.

Kevin Durant finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots for Golden State, who are now 27 wins and 7 defeats. Warriors star Stephen Curry missed his eighth straight game with a sprained right ankle in the game.

Kevin Love had 31 points and a season-best 18 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 20 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Cavs.