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Thunder host Cavs in rematch: Who will win?
5 Nov
Summary
- Thunder host Cavaliers for second game Wednesday.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points in the last win.
- Key players out for both Thunder and Cavaliers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday for the second game of their back-to-back series. This matchup comes after the Thunder secured a 117-112 victory on November 2nd, largely thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive 43-point performance.
In that previous game, the Cavaliers suffered a frustrating loss, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 17 points and James Harden adding 14. Both teams are now facing significant challenges due to injuries.
The Thunder have several players out, including Jalen Williams (ankle surgery), Cason Wallace (shoulder surgery), Chet Holmgren (knee injury recovery), Nikola Topic (back surgery), and Thomas Sorber (knee surgery). Jaylin Williams is questionable with back spasms.
The Cavaliers are also contending with absences, missing Peyton Watson (hamstring tightness/soreness), Jaylon Tyson (ankle sprain), and Nae'Qwan Tomlin (back stress reaction). Khalifa Diop and Ernest Udeh Jr. are on G League assignments.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Thunder+ and KSBI.
