Andrew PetersJanuary 9, 2025
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NBA fans may have gotten an early take a look at this year's Finals on Wednesday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 in among the most interesting video games of the season so far. Heading into the contest, there had actually never ever been a group on a 15-game win streak face off versus a group on a 10-game winning run. Eventually, it was Cleveland that kept its series going as it made it 11 in a row.
The video game was highlighted by a wide variety of lead modifications, however Cleveland had the edge heading down the stretch. The Thunder got right back into the video game, cutting the Cavs' lead to simply 2 points with a minute and a half to play.
Cleveland, feeding off a rowdy home crowd, held strong on defense, however, while likewise getting the shots it required on the offending end to leave with the win.
It was a sluggish night for Cavs star Donovan Mitchell, who had simply 11 points, however Cleveland's frontcourt stepped up as Jarrett Allen had 25 points, 12 boards and 6 helps while Evan Mobley had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 helps.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a huge night with 31 points, however it wasn't enough to bring his group past the Cavs.
Postponed Draw @GB_Delayed_Draw
No matter who wins this video game, it's been an enjoyable fight. Would not be unfortunate to see a Thunder/Cavs finals this year.> #ThunderUp
StatMuse @statmuse
That's right. > 26 lead modifications. > pic.twitter.com/6UpzqGO77k
Terence Fluellen @FLU_2Cold
This is genuine ball today. Cavs Thunder is cooking.
PICKLE RICK @IAMKINGJUN
Cavs/Thunder video game is whatever I anticipated it to be
fRaNkiE_jR. @kofi_shinto
Cavs v Thunder
@Wallabeees
I would not even seethe at a Cavs-Thunder Finals
Jahmeir D. ✭ @JDCowboys2
28 lead modifications and 7 incorporate the Cavs vs Thunder video game. These are the 2 finest groups in the association presently
Henry Ettinger @hedging_henry
Have the Cavs and Thunder been more than like 8 points apart this whole video game? This video game rocks.
Unimportant Legend @juckshot_4
Cavs Thunder registered nurse is genuine hoops
Shlomo Sprung @SprungOnSports
Cavs-Thunder is most likely much better than any NFL routine season video game this year
Josh Rosen @Joshimpressions
This Thunder-Cavs video game is BOX OFFICE. Appears like a Finals sneak peek.
The Cavaliers now hold the very best record in the NBA at 31-4 and have all the makings of a Finals group. While the Thunder dropped to 30-5 with the loss, they're still in the motorist's seat in the Western Conference.
Cleveland and Oklahoma City will satisfy once again in simply over a week, and the 2nd contest must be simply as fascinating as the.
