The Cavaliers arrived in Oklahoma City on Thursday boasting the best record in the NBA, but by the time the final buzzer sounded, they looked nothing like the juggernaut that had captured the league’s attention.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves last week when they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic of a game. During that contest, the Cavs were able to overcome a rough shooting night from star guard Donovan Mitchell,

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.

Cavs point guard Darius Garland explained on the Draymond Green Show about how him and Donovan Mitchell have worked together this season.

Most players in the NBA know they will get a week off for the All-Star break in mid-February — a time they look forward to as a chance to reenergize for the second half of the season. Not so for

Alexander, Donovan Mitchell and Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters Thursday night for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

(AP Photo/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 Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate ...

The Cleveland Cavs learned they have an All-Star starter. Will their wish for the other members of the core four to join Donovan Mitchell be granted?

Oklahoma City scored 10 points off Cleveland's seven ... Dort also helped lock down Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell on the other end, helping the Thunder hold Mitchell to just eight points on 3 ...

The Golden State Warriors withstood Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 52-point outburst to beat the Western Conference leading Thunder 116-109 on Wednesday.

The Eastern Conference leaders arrived in Minneapolis having lost two of their three previous NBA games. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were easily beaten by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and it felt like Donovan Mitchell didn’t show up for the game. He put up only eight points, two rebounds, and two assists during the 134-114 defeat.