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.
The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and west-leading Oklahoma City Thunder clash once again in primetime. Find out how to watch for free.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer have the best record in the NBA after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite having the second-best record, are the very best team in the NBA and should only get better.
No team has exposed Chet Holmgren’s absence more so than Cleveland and its supersized frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
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.
In recent weeks, coach JJ Redick and James have both noted that the Lakers have no margin for error in games due to a thin roster. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were expected to be key pieces of the team's rotation but have missed the entire season so far.
Shai joined Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant as the only Thunder players to score at least 50 points in a single game.