Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder
January 1,2022 at 8:00 PM
Cavs Rally For Fourth Straight Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Oklahoma City Thunder, 107-102, at Paycom Center on Saturday evening.

The Thunder jumped out to a strong start with a, 32-24, lead after one quarter, and they stayed in control through the second to push it to a 10-point game by halftime. However, the Cavs bounced back in the third, where they outscored the hosts by eight, to cut it back to a two-point game heading into the final frame. The visitors kept the momentum going in the fourth and outscored the Thunder by seven points in the quarter to secure their fourth straight win.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 27 points, five rebounds, 18 assists and a steal, in 37 minutes. Evan Mobley followed up with 20 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Jarrett Allen logged 13 points and 13 rebounds. The Cavs shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and a steal, in 34 minutes. Luguentz Dort totaled 17 points and three rebounds, while Darius Bazley added 17 points, seven rebounds three assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 43 percent from the field, including 10-of-27 from long range.

The Thunder (14-28) will look to bounce back as they take on the Mavs in Dallas on Monday. The Cavs (26-18) play host to the Nets on Monday.
Posted on: 1/15/2022 7:28 PM
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