On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet for the second time in as many weeks for a heavyweight regular season matchup. Both teams remain the top seed in their respective conferences at a combined 67-11, head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the league. The teams’ early-season success has pundits calling this game a ‘Finals Preview’. Thunder … [Read more...] about Cavs-Thunder Matchup Called ‘Finals Preview’
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Thunder eviscerate Cavaliers 134-114
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images It was as deflating as the score indicates. The Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time this season had to eat a slice of humble pie. Most games, even in losses, the Cavaliers mounted a respectable comeback. Against the Thunder this game was simply never in reach. The Thunder flat-out outperformed the Cavaliers in practically every metric you … [Read more...] about Thunder eviscerate Cavaliers 134-114
Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder
Photo by Mercedes Oliver/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavaliers needed more from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. The Cleveland Cavaliers were taken to the woodshed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 134-114 loss. That happens sometimes. It would be dangerous to take away too many conclusions from this one. We know the Cavaliers are a great team and are still six games … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder
Pacers vs. Pistons odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for January 16
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NBA Insider says Cavs are ‘reluctant’ to make any trades
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The vibes are too good to unnecessarily rock the boat. The Cleveland Cavaliers will go into Thursday’s showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder with a six-and-a-half-game lead over the Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is also on pace to win 70+ games this season. It comes as no surprise … [Read more...] about NBA Insider says Cavs are ‘reluctant’ to make any trades