Thunder Snap Cavaliers Streak
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113, snapping Cleveland's seven-game winning streak. Cason Wallace led OKC with 20 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals, while Jalen Harden paced the Cavaliers with 20 points and 9 assists. The victory keeps the Thunder in contention for a top seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
- The victory for Oklahoma City was particularly notable as they were playing without injured starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. - Cason Wallace's double-double was the first of his career, and he also excelled defensively in his assignment guarding James Harden, committing only one turnover. - Oklahoma City's offense was powered by strong three-point shooting, as they made 21 of their 41 attempts from beyond the arc. - Seven Thunder players scored in double figures, including 22 points from Isaiah Joe and a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double from center Chet Holmgren. - The Thunder started the game strong, scoring the first nine points and building a lead as large as 23 points in the first quarter. - Despite the early deficit, the Cavaliers rallied and briefly took a one-point lead in the third quarter before Oklahoma City regained control. - The Thunder capitalized on Cleveland's mistakes, scoring 31 points off of 17 Cavaliers turnovers. - This marked the first loss for James Harden in a Cavaliers uniform since being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers.
