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Cavaliers Extend Streak to 11, Snap Thunder's 15-Game Run in 129-122 Thriller

Jan 9, 2025, 01:55 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 in a historic matchup on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's 15-game winning streak while extending their own streak to 11 games. The Cavaliers, now 32-4, hold the best record in the NBA, boast a 19-1 home record, and remain undefeated against Western Conference teams this season. Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Darius Garland added 18 points and seven assists. Despite an off night from Donovan Mitchell, who scored 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting, Cleveland's depth and balanced attack proved decisive. The Thunder, now 30-6, were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 points and Jalen Williams with 25 points and nine assists. The game featured 30 lead changes and eight ties, underscoring its competitiveness. This marks only the third time in NBA history that two teams with double-digit winning streaks have faced off. The Cavaliers' victory solidifies their position as the league's top team, while the Thunder, with an 11-0 record against Eastern Conference opponents, remain first in the Western Conference.