The much-anticipated rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder did not live up to the hype as the Thunder handed the Cavaliers their sixth and worst loss of the season, 134-114.

(AP Photo/Nate Billings) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate ...

Heading into a matchup between the NBA's top teams, the Cavs and Thunder are both dealing with injuries to key players.

Here are three compelling storylines for the highly anticipated rematch. Cleveland's bonified superstar is undoubtedly Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, he had his worst game of the year in the Cavalier's first matchup with the Thunder.

Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 75-49. The Thunder entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett ...

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and Jarrett Allen added 13 points. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland’s top scorer, was held to eight points on 3-for-15 shooting. The Cavaliers led 12-10 before Oklahoma City took over. The Thunder ...

The Charlotte Hornets have the chance to really push their rebuild into high gear. The perfect trade is out there, and it helps them set up for the future. Is it doable right now? Maybe. The Hornets would need to be aggressive and it would likely make their 2024-25 team worse,

Clank, clank, clank; wash, rinse, repeat. The Oklahoma City Thunder role players went 0-for-17 from beyond the arc on Wednesday against the Golden State Warrior

Entering a reunion with ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland sought answers amid a 3-game skid. Find out how its matchup vs. Detroit unfolded.

Entering a reunion with ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland sought answers amid a 3-game skid. Find out how its matchup vs. Detroit unfolded.