The first Cavaliers-Thunder matchup was one of the games of the year, Cleveland winning at home. The rematch was less exciting, OKC winning a blowout.

Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 75-49. The Thunder entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.

The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer have the best record in the NBA after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and west-leading Oklahoma City Thunder clash once again in primetime. Find out how to watch for free.

Of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the way for the Thunder this season as he is once again a frontrunner for the MVP award, but the rest of the roster has also stepped up. Jalen Williams is playing at an All-Star level and the rest of the team has also been very productive.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch between two of the best teams in the NBA on Thursday in the Paycom Center. However, OKC will have to do so fighting an uphill battle on the injury report.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the way for the Thunder this season as he has put himself in the MVP race once again. While Shai has been dominant, so has the rest of Oklahoma City’s roster as the Thunder are currently one of the NBA’s best offensive and defensive teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs are are 34-5, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game on January 16, 2025, at Paycom Center is set to be a high-stakes matchup between two top teams.

Shai is a wondrous talent, but playing alongside a veteran scorer would make life much easier for him in the playoffs.