43-point explosion Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City vs. Cleveland seeking revenge with Mitchell and Harden
Game overview and key briefings from local US media
In the 2026/27 NBA regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers will move to the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for a rematch in two days. FOX Sports·ESPN·Cleveland.com in the United States is focusing attention on the rematch between Oklahoma City (5-2), which won 117-112 in Cleveland on November 2nd thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 43-point one-man show, and Cleveland (4-3), who are seeking revenge.
Oklahoma City Thunder's strength and home win despite injury to starting player
Preparing to counterattack using Cleveland Cavaliers power and height advantage
Summary of key points to watch
1. Cleveland Twin Towers (Mobley, Allen) vs. Hartenstein's battle under the goal: The key is how persistently Cleveland's big men penetrate inside Oklahoma City, where Holmgren is missing, and induce fouls.
2. Cleveland's customized cooperative defense for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Attention is being paid to what kind of trap defensive changes Coach Atkinson, who allowed 43 points in the previous game, will come up with.