Short-handed Thunder visit Cavaliers in first meeting of 2026-27 season
The gist
The 4-2 Thunder face the 4-2 Cavaliers in Cleveland with six OKC players listed out.
Oklahoma City's injury list, not the matchup, is the story for the defending champions.
How it unfolded
- Jan 19, 2026The Cavaliers fell 136-104 to the Thunder at Rocket Arena; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 30 points and Chet Holmgren 28 points and eight rebounds.
- Feb 22, 2026A short-handed Thunder hit 21 3s to beat the Cavaliers 121-113 in Oklahoma City, snapping Cleveland's seven-game streak; Isaiah Joe scored 22 and Cason Wallace 20 points with 10 assists.
- Nov 1, 2026The Thunder lost 119-98 at Houston, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 26; the Cavaliers beat Milwaukee 136-111 behind Evan Mobley's 27 points and Jarrett Allen's 25.