Game Summary
The Cavaliers will look to wrap up their four-game homestand with a perfect record today when then square off with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second and final time this season. Tipoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Cleveland's (24-20) five-game winning streak is currently the 2nd-longest in the NBA, which includes three wins over Western Conference opponents. During the streak, the Cavs are outscoring opponents by an average of 15.8 points (115.6-99.8), while shooting .502 from the field. Defensively, the Wine and Gold have held foes to .436 shooting, including .399 (101-253) over the last three games.
The Cavs have hit the century mark in scoring in six straight outings for the first time since doing it seven games in a row from January 31-February 18, 2010. When scoring 100-plus points in 2014-15, the Cavs are a perfect 12-0 at home (19-4 overall). Cleveland is also 19-1 (.950) when scoring at least 102 points, the 2nd-best percentage in the NBA this season behind only Memphis (.955, 21-1).
Oklahoma City (22-21) has gotten back on track since the return of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, as the Thunder have won 14 of 20 games when both All-Stars are active.
Durant and Westbrook combined for 43 points Friday against Atlanta, but Oklahoma City's four-game win streak came to an end in a 103-93 loss.
Where to Watch:
Tune into ABC.
WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
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Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by Cleveland Clinic
Status Update: Anderson Varejao, (Torn Left Achilles Tendon, Out)
Thunder: PG - Russell Westbrook, SG - Andre Roberson, SF - Kevin Durant PF - Serge Ibaka, C - Steven Adams
Status Update: (Thunder) - Mitch McGary, (Periostitis Left Tibi, Out)
*Subject to change
Head-to-Head Matchup
The Wine and Gold have won six of the last eight home meetings over the Thunder.
In the Dec. 11th meeting against Oklahoma City, Kevin Love posted a double-double of 18 points and 16 rebounds to increase his streak to 10 consecutive double-doubles against the Thunder. Overall, he has 12 double-doubles in 17 career games versus Oklahoma City.
The Wine and Gold trail the all-time series against the Thunder 43-60 (29-22 Home, 14-38 Road).
Where to Catch the Action
TV: ABC, Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
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Promotion
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On Deck
After tonight, the Wine and Gold will travel north to square off against the Detroit Pistons at 7:00 p.m. ET.