The highly anticipated matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder lived up to its hype as the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a 129-122 win on Wednesday night. This victory extended the Cavaliers' winning streak to an impressive 11 games, solidifying their position as the team with the best record in the NBA at 32-4.
Notably, the Thunder's 15-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Cavaliers in a historic showdown. It marked the first time in NBA history that a team with a winning streak of at least 15 games faced off against a team with a streak of at least 10 consecutive wins.
Key Statistics from the Game:
- Cleveland improved to 32-4, tying the fifth-best 36-game start in NBA history.
- Oklahoma City's 30-6 start matched the 18th-best record through 36 games in NBA history.
- The game saw a close battle with Cleveland leading 103-102 after the third quarter, marking only the seventh game this season where both teams had 100 or more points through three quarters.
- There were 30 lead changes during the game, with the third quarter ending in a tight score of Oklahoma City 43, Cleveland 41.
- It was the first game this season where both teams reached the 40-point mark in a single quarter.
- The game remained competitive throughout, with neither team holding a double-digit lead at any point. Cleveland's biggest lead was seven, while Oklahoma City's was nine.
- Oklahoma City's defense struggled as they allowed 129 points, a season-high for the Thunder. They are now 29-1 when allowing less than 115 points this season.
- Cleveland improved to 19-1 when scoring at least 120 points, showcasing their offensive prowess.
With this impressive victory, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to assert their dominance in the NBA, while the Oklahoma City Thunder look to bounce back from their defeat and maintain their strong performance throughout the season.
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