Cavaliers Defeat Thunder in Historic Clash of NBA's Top Teams

Cleveland extends its winning streak to 11 games, snapping Oklahoma City's 15-game run in a tightly contested battle.

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to an NBA-best 32-4 record with a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the fifth-best 36-game start in league history.
Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in a standout performance.
The game featured 30 lead changes and no team led by more than nine points, underscoring the intensity of the matchup between the league's top two teams.
Oklahoma City, previously on a 15-game winning streak, saw strong performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 points and Jalen Williams with 25 points and nine assists.
Cleveland's defense and depth proved crucial as the team overcame an off night from leading scorer Donovan Mitchell, who managed just 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting.