Thunder Snap Cavs' Seven-Game Streak
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Monday, ending Cleveland's seven-game winning streak. Cason Wallace led OKC with 20 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals, while James Harden paced the Cavs with 20 points and 9 assists. The Thunder's explosive 40-25 first quarter set the tone, moving them to 44-14 while Cleveland drops to 36-22.
- The Thunder secured the win despite being shorthanded, missing injured starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Alex Caruso. - Cason Wallace's double-double included a career-high 10 assists. - Oklahoma City's offense was powered by strong three-point shooting, making 21 shots from beyond the arc. - The Thunder started the game on a 9-0 run and led by as many as 23 points in the first quarter. - Cleveland managed to fight back and briefly take the lead in the third quarter with a 14-4 run. - In addition to James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill also scored 20 points each for the Cavaliers. - This was the third time in six games with Cleveland that James Harden has scored 20 or more points. - Seven players scored in double figures for the Thunder, including a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double from Chet Holmgren.
