Thunder End Cavs' Seven-Game Streak
Oklahoma City snapped Cleveland's 7-game winning streak 121-113 despite missing four key players. The Thunder shot 21 three-pointers at 51% and dominated second-chance points late. Cason Wallace led with 20 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals while James Harden paced Cleveland with 20 points and 9 assists.
- The victory was particularly noteworthy as the Thunder were without their two leading scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, due to injuries. - Oklahoma City's win was fueled by a season-high 21 three-pointers, with the team shooting an impressive 51.2% from beyond the arc. - Isaiah Joe stepped up for the Thunder with 22 points and a career-high five steals, while Cason Wallace also recorded a career-high 10 assists. - The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who currently sit 4th in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 36-22. - Despite the loss, three Cavaliers players—Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Sam Merrill—all reached the 20-point mark. - The Thunder's defense played a crucial role, forcing 17 turnovers which they converted into 31 points. - Oklahoma City had a blistering start to the game, jumping out to a 28-5 lead in the first quarter. - Looking ahead, the Thunder will travel to Toronto to face the Raptors, while the Cavaliers will return home to host the New York Knicks.
