T he Oklahoma City Thunder had secured its seventh loss of the 2024-25 season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks when Luguentz Dort dribbled across half-court with 10 secon

The difference was so stark from the NBA’s game of the year just eight days ago that one of the teams involved in the rematch Thursday was nearly unrecognizable. The Cleveland Cavaliers may have arrived in Oklahoma City as the league’s best team,

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.

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The Cavaliers arrived in Oklahoma City on Thursday boasting the best record in the NBA, but by the time the final buzzer sounded, they looked nothing like the juggernaut that had captured the league’s attention.

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

The Cavs have the best offense in the NBA, but Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell struggle against bigger, more physical players.

The NBA's top two teams clash on Thursday as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the OKC Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-114 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a dazzling performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged last week 39;s defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crushing victory .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged last week's defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crushing 134-114 victory in a lopsided clash between the league-leading NBA rivals on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and registered eight assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records.