The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder recently faced off in what could potentially be a preview of the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 129-122 victory over the Thunder. Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley led the team in scoring, with significant contributions from the bench players as well.
On the other hand, the Thunder, playing without star center Chet Holmgren, relied on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams for scoring. However, the Thunder bench struggled to match Cleveland’s performance.
The Cavaliers now boast a league-best record of 32-4, while the Thunder dropped to 30-6, still holding the top seed in the West. The two teams will meet again soon, with Oklahoma City looking for revenge on Jan. 16.
The matchup highlighted the potential of both teams as serious contenders for the NBA title this season. With the possibility of meeting again in the NBA Finals, fans are eager to see if Cleveland and Oklahoma City can maintain their current form and make a deep postseason run. The game was a showcase of two of the best teams in the league with exciting potential for the remainder of the season.
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