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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stars As Thunder Beat Cavaliers In Heavyweight Showdown

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and registered eight assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records. The Cavaliers defeated the Thunder the first meeting 129-122 on January 8 while the Thunder handed the Cavaliers their worst loss of the season in the rematch.

NBA basketball game 2024-25 Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Donovan Mitchell
NBA 2024-25: Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives against Thunder forward Jalen Williams | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game 2024-25 Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks to pass the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers guards | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, center, looks to pass the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers guards Max Strus, left, and Ty Jerome, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Isaac Okoro
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Aaron Wiggins
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes to the basket against Cavaliers forward Dean Wade | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Luguentz Dort
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Luguentz Dort and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, chase the ball | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, chase the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Caris LeVert
NBA 2024-25: Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert drives against Thunder forward Jalen Williams | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert, right, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Jarrett Allen
NBA 2024-25: Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen grabs a rebound next to Thunder forward Jaylin Williams | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, grabs a rebound next to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Jalen Williams
NBA 2024-25: Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert drives against Thunder forward Jalen Williams | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert, left, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA basketball game Cavaliers Thunder vs Oklahoma City Thunder-Alex Caruso
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) dunks against Cavaliers | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) dunks as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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