Cavs lose to Thunder as injuries impact MLK Day game matchup
Thunder Take Early Control in MLK Day Showdown vs. Cavaliers
Cavs lose to Thunder as injuries impact MLK Day game matchup
In a marquee Martin Luther King Jr. Day NBA matchup at Rocket Arena, the Oklahoma City Thunder jumped out to a strong start against the Cleveland Cavaliers , carrying momentum from their typically dominant campaign into the holiday slate. This non-conference contest highlighted differences in health, depth, and star power between two playoff-hopeful teams. Early Score Update Oklahoma City Thunder: 23 Cleveland Cavaliers: 12 ( as of mid-first quarter action ) This early snapshot shows OKC asserting pressure with a fast pace and aggressive offense. Live scoring and statistics continue to update through official NBA game trackers. What’s at Stake The Thunder entered MLK Day with the best record in the NBA (35–8) and were favored to win, continuing their march toward home-court advantage in the Western Conference. Cleveland, at 24–19 , has been surging with a recent winning stretch that included key road victories, making this a litmus test for Cavs’ postseason viability. Injury Reports: Key Abs…
