9 sources·Entertainment

Cavaliers Snap Thunder's Winning Streak in Intense Showdown

Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122, ending Thunder's 15-game winning streak in a thrilling clash between the NBA's top teams.

This story was covered by 9 sources. This shows the distribution of these sources: left-leaning (blue), center (gray), and right-leaning (red).
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
Balanced
The underlying sources are either a balanced mix of left and right or primarily centrist.
  2. Cavaliers vs. Thunder lived up to the hype. Let's hope they meet in NBA Finals.

    If Wednesday’s Cleveland-Oklahoma City game was a potential NBA Finals preview, sign me up for that right now. I’ll take a best-of-7 Finals featuring the kind of basketball that was played in the Cavaliers' 129-122 victory against the Thunder.

    Cavaliers vs. Thunder lived up to the hype. Let's hope they meet in NBA Finals.

    USA TODAYUSA TODAY·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Center
    This outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.
  3. Cavaliers win 11th consecutive game after topping the Thunder in historic NBA matchup

    In an exciting and tense back-and-forth game, the NBA’s best Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 11 games after defeating the Western Conference’s best Thunder 129-122 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

    Cavaliers win 11th consecutive game after topping the Thunder in historic NBA matchup

    CNNCNN·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Leans Left
    This outlet slightly leans left.
  4. Cleveland end Oklahoma City’s 15-game win streak in clash of NBA’s top teams

    Cleveland's 129-122 victory over Oklahoma City not only showcased their impressive 11-game winning streak but also their dominance over Western Conference opponents, solidifying their status as a top contender in the NBA.

    Cleveland end Oklahoma City’s 15-game win streak in clash of NBA’s top teams

    The GuardianThe Guardian·2M
    Reliable
    This source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.
    ·
    Leans Left
    This outlet slightly leans left.
  1. Associated Press
  2. USA TODAY
  3. CNN
  4. The Guardian
Jan 9th, 2025, 2:36 AM ET

Summary

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

In a high-stakes matchup, the Cavaliers triumphed over the Thunder 129-122, ending Oklahoma City's 15-game win streak and extending their own to 11. Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Evan Mobley added 21 points. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points for the Thunder, Cleveland's depth and balanced scoring secured the victory in a game marked by 30 lead changes. Both teams showcased their strengths, making a strong case as potential NBA Finals contenders this season.

Perspectives

Compare how this story is being covered by individual news outlets or by the Left and Right as a whole.

This story is either non-partisan or does not have the required sources to create partisan perspectives.