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.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited Cavs’ Jarrett Allen for his dominating performance leading Donovan Mitchell and the team in Wednesday’s loss. Following one of the more entertaining games between two small-market teams, a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander about its significance.

A teammate of Donovan Mitchell on the Cleveland Cavaliers exposed the key conversation that sparked their improvement ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season.

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.

INDIANA – Donovan Mitchell is the Cleveland Cavaliers ... who will face the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Jan 16 in a clash of teams with the best records in the league. Western Conference ...

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, celebrates with Jarrett Allen (31) after the Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an easy home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a pivotal victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, further cementing their status as the NBA’s top team this season. Following the win, stars Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland reflected on the team’s impressive momentum.

Donovan Mitchell finished with eight measly points on 3 of 15 from the field and 1 of 4 from 3-point range in 21 unproductive minutes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.