In the most anticipated matchup in the basketball world, Team Ohio continued its winning streak.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a titanic clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, winning the game 129-122. This matchup featured franchises with respective streaks of 10 and 15 wins, with the Cavaliers increasing their streak to 11 and strengthening their first position in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32 wins and 4 losses.
The Cavs, led by Kenny Atkinson, knew no limits in triumphing over the Thunder, who continue to lead the West with 30 wins and 6 losses, in a basketball showcase.
Jarrett Allen led the Cavs to victory with a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds, adding 6 assists and 3 steals while hitting 9 of 11 shots.
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It was a true clash of the titans, reflected on the court by an intense and hard-fought match, where both teams recorded almost identical shooting percentages approaching 50% at halftime. The Cavs managed to return to the locker room with a slight three-point lead, 62-59.
-Facing one of the NBA’s fiercest defenses, the Cavaliers scored 129 points, with seven players reaching double figures. Evan Mobley chipped in with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Darius Garland added 18 points.
Even on a night where Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs’ leading scorer this year, did not stand out, Atkinson’s men found a way to win. Max Strus excelled off the bench, scoring 17 points and hitting 5 of 6 3-pointers.
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Currently, Cleveland has the best record in the NBA. The Cavaliers sent a message to the league by beating a Thunder team where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams chipped in with 25 points and 9 assists.
