The Cleveland Cavaliers dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder's historically great defense on Wednesday by leaning on their playmaking skill.

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Wednesday's tilt between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder was the game of the year to this point. And if this is what June's NBA Finals are going to look like, we're in for a real treat.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' game-sealing bucket in Wednesday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder exemplified what makes them so great.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes he and Evan Mobley have proved everybody wrong with frontcourt pairing.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki | AP)

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game to be played on January 9, 2025 on ESPN.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Cleveland currently sits at an NBA-best 33-4, while the team was 21-15 and tied for the 11th-best record in the league at this point last season.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road Wednesday. Plus, injury updates and news.