The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center
The Cleveland Cavaliers are spending $5,017,023 per win while the Oklahoma City Thunder are spending $5,975,238 per win
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 27, 2023
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

@Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 SGA is unfair
🏀 The Williams trio changes the game
🏀 Winning Wiggins
🏀 Statement win over the Cavs
#ThunderUp
https://t.co/Bp1JhR89LT pic.twitter.com/j2IzAV1G6u – 1:52 PM


@CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed the most points he’s scored in a season last night, with a new career-high 1,391 points in 45 games
His previous high was 1,371 points in 56 games last season – 12:09 PM

@NBA_Math
Jan. 28 RPR MVP standings:
1. Luka Doncic: 17.0
2. Nikola Jokic: 16.8
3. Joel Embiid: 16.0
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 15.0
5. Jayson Tatum: 14.9
6. LeBron James: 13.8 pic.twitter.com/LxxwZJvOwO – 11:25 AM





@MichaelVPina
putting together a bunch of fake trades for a column and for about 10 seconds flirted with jarrett allen for jerami grant. the cavs never do this but it makes some sense! – 10:56 AM

@PDcavsinsider
The #Cavs may not have gotten a victory Friday night, but Evan Mobley hauled in what the organization hopes is one of many milestones as a Cleveland Cavalier. cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/c… – 10:01 AM

@RealDCunningham
Part of the reason the #Cavs schedule is one of the easier in the NBA the rest of the season is that they don’t have another road trip that takes them to more than two different cities. That, and more observations from their loss last night in OKC. thelandondemand.com/news/2023/jan/… – 9:50 AM


@joe_mussatto
Five takeaways from the Thunder’s win against the Cavs:
oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 1:07 AM

@IraHeatBeat
Heat now one win behind No. 4 Brooklyn, one loss behind No. 5 Cleveland. – 12:48 AM

@BrandonRahbar
Top tier clutch of Jalen Williams to hit this 3.
SGA’s falling-down-nutmeg highlight assist is lost forever if JDub misses.
JDub was 3-3 from 3 tonight. pic.twitter.com/HLEl7NnYzK – 12:33 AM

@anthonyVslater
Nice home win for the Warriors over the Raptors. They scored 129 points, 62 in the paint. Record: 25-24. Revealing road trip next week. They travel to face the Thunder, Timberwolves and Nuggets. Two teams near them in the standings and the West’s #1 seed. – 12:21 AM

@Tsaltas46
The Miami Heat schedule until the All-Star break
@ Hornets (01/29)
@ Cavaliers (01/31)
@ Knicks (02/02)
@ Bucks (02/04)
vs Pacers (02/08)
vs Rockets (02/10)
@ Magic (02/11)
vs Nuggets (02/13)
@ Nets (02/15)
Prediction: 5-4
#HEATCulture – 12:17 AM

@okcthunder
As the pace was pushed and offense was unyielding, the Thunder secured a 112-100 win over the Cavaliers.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson recap tonight’s electrifying game before heading out of Paycom. pic.twitter.com/yO8KYd7ZnG – 11:50 PM

@okcthunder
❝That’s the only way we’re going to be the team that we want to be, is if we trust each other.❞ pic.twitter.com/meDfmqpM2z – 11:45 PM

@BrandonRahbar
2021-2022 Thunder record
24-58
2022-2023 Thunder record
24-25
📈📈 – 11:44 PM

@okcthunder
All around trust for one another. pic.twitter.com/vFjB7UwU2s – 11:39 PM

@okcthunder
Dominant defense allowed us to play to our pace. pic.twitter.com/4nzQi1rBrR – 11:36 PM

@okcthunder
Dominate defense allowed us to play to our pace. pic.twitter.com/MOUQqrY4i1 – 11:29 PM

@okcthunder
Locked in on defense to close the game out strong. pic.twitter.com/DTQJU71Fhi – 11:22 PM

@BrandonRahbar
More Josh Giddey on the growing buzz around the Thunder:
Giddey says they’re still a young team that doesn’t want to get ahead of itself. Says the team doesn’t get too high after wins or too low after losses.
The youngest team in the NBA doesn’t act like it on or off the court. – 11:20 PM

@okcthunder
Second half defense was the difference pic.twitter.com/vvmrYwNFPd – 11:17 PM

@BrandonRahbar
SGA said he wasn’t focused on the All Star starters announcement: “Obviously, my friends, family and social media brought it to my attention.
I’m not mad that I’m not starting.” – 11:13 PM

@okcthunder
Coming into the night focused on defense, the Thunder out rebounded the Cavaliers 46-37 in an impressive 112-100 comeback victory.
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/0EaQArlFK1 pic.twitter.com/cFwcbC80gz – 11:11 PM

@BrandonRahbar
SGA on Jalen Williams transcribing all his instagram posts:
“(Laughs). Yeah he’s gotta stop doing that.”
Gotta hard disagree with SGA on this one. – 11:11 PM

@CAlmanza1007
SGA on if he paid attention to the All-Star starters announcements yesterday: “I wasn’t really… I’m not mad that I’m not a starter.” – 11:09 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Jalen Williams translating his instagram captions, he laughs “he’s gotta stop doing that.”
I for one like it @JdubPSCEO – 11:08 PM

@RealDCunningham
#Cavs will catch the Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back Sunday in Cleveland.
Paul George hasn’t played both ends of a back-to-back since returning from injury and Kawhi Leonard hasn’t played both ends of a back-to-back all season. Both are slated to play tomorrow. – 11:07 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on OKC being 8-0 when Aaron Wiggins starts:
“That’s a very impressive stat. If I was Wiggs, I’d use it a lot more.” – 11:07 PM

@CAlmanza1007
SGA on OKC being 8-0 when Aaron Wiggins starts: “It’s a very impressive stat.” – 11:06 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Thunder being 8-0 when Wiggins starts, he smirks “that’s a very impressive stat” – 11:06 PM

@CAlmanza1007
SGA: “K-Rich is always ready for the moment. Always willing to do what it takes.” – 11:05 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “K-Rich is always ready for the moment, always ready to do whatever it takes” – 11:05 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey on the growing buzz around this OKC team: “You definitely feel it when the crowd is packed like tonight.” – 10:58 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey said the team is starting to notice they’re getting more national/local attention: “Definitely feel it when the crowd’s packed like tonight.” – 10:57 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey “you definitely feel it when the crowd is packed like it was tonight” – 10:56 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey on Kenrich Williams: “You know you can count on K-Rich for energy… He’s a leader. He does it by example.” – 10:56 PM


@Rylan_Stiles
Kenrich Williams “coach kinda got us riled up, and we went and took it” – 10:49 PM

@RealDCunningham
Miami beat Orlando tonight. #Cavs lead over the Heat is now just at 1.5 games with the two teams set to square off in a pretty big game on Tuesday night in Cleveland. – 10:48 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Kenrich Williams credits his hustle to his hometown “If you didn’t play hard at Waco, you weren’t going to play” – 10:48 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Kenrich Williams on the home crowd: “It’s been great. Fans have been incredible all year long… Us winning games is gonna draw attention… We got the best fans in the league.” – 10:47 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Kenrich Williams on SGA: “He’s a superstar in the making.”
He stopped and corrected himself.
“No. He’s a superstar in my eyes.
I’m super happy to be on Shai’s team.” – 10:46 PM

@joe_mussatto
Kenrich Williams on SGA: “He’s a superstar in the making … no, he’s a superstar in my eyes.” – 10:46 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Kenrich Williams on Aaron Wiggins: “He’s much more advanced than I was in my 2nd year… I’m super proud of him.” – 10:45 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Kenrich Williams on his 4th quarter “Just wanted to come out and give us a spark” added “hopefully it’s contagious” and it was. – 10:44 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on OKC being 8-0 when Aaron Wiggins starts:
“Yes just gonna keep doing it forever.”
Welp, time to plan the parade(s). – 10:42 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on the Thunder being undefeated when Aaron Wiggins starts: “Just gonna keep doing it forever.” – 10:41 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Aaron Wiggins record as a starter “we start him when we think it’s best for the team” – 10:41 PM

@royceyoung
By the way, OKC matched its win total from last season tonight (24). – 10:41 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Kenrich Williams: “He’s a warrior. Same stuff I always say reigns true.” – 10:38 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams + Jaylin Williams tonight
25 points
10-17 shooting
5-5 from 3 pic.twitter.com/Pwz3krcl3B – 10:36 PM


@okcthunder
❝We shared the ball, we trusted each other, we trusted the game plan that we had.❞
@Kenrich Williams explains the fourth quarter performance with @NickAGallo, which led the Thunder to a 112-100 win over Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/c4TWTCt4CY – 10:24 PM

@joe_mussatto
OKC shot 53% against the league’s No. 1 defense. The Thunder is 12-2 when it shoots north of 50%. – 10:24 PM

@okcthunder
Charged back to finish strong ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/jThPbMvfDX – 10:20 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams tonight
17 points
7-12 shooting
3-3 from 3 pic.twitter.com/6USLfNM3m0 – 10:19 PM


@RealDCunningham
The #Cavs have had a handful of bad to really bad losses this season.
Losing on the second night of a road back-to-back with Donovan Mitchell out with an injury is not nearly the sky is falling type of loss that some want to make it out to be. – 10:19 PM

@royceyoung
OKC is 9-4 in January, which includes three super close losses (Heat, Kings, Hawks). – 10:18 PM


@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
35 points
5 rebounds
8 assists
2 steals
1 block
12-21 shooting
1-1 from 3 pic.twitter.com/je0x3haCXN – 10:17 PM


@royceyoung
Impressive second half performance by OKC to beat the Cavs 112-100. SGA was stellar (35-5-8), but game balls to Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams. Big time two-way, physical games against the bigger Cavs. – 10:17 PM


@statmuse
SGA in the win:
35 PTS
5 REB
8 AST
0 TOV
1-1 3P
10-11 FT
His 25th game with 30+ PTS on less than 5 3PA this season, the most in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/A680JtkNYv – 10:16 PM


@RealDCunningham
#Cavs lose to OKC 112-100. Certainly did some good things tonight — in the first half particularly — but really looked like they hit a wall near the end of the third quarter and never recovered. Tough test against the Clippers on Sunday. – 10:16 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams was 3-3 from 3 tonight.
JDub has been so good in every facet this season besides 3 point shooting.
He shot 39.6% from 3 in his final season at Santa Clara. It was always going to get better. – 10:15 PM

@joe_mussatto
Final: Thunder 112, Cavs 100
Big-time win for the Thunder. SGA was excellent. J-Dub and Kenrich were huge in the fourth quarter. – 10:15 PM

@CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 112, Cavs 100
SGA – 35 points
JDub – 17 points
Giddey – 15 points, 6 rebounds
Garland – 31 points, 13 assists
Mobley – 23 points, 11 rebounds
OKC is now 24-25 on the season – 10:15 PM

@okcthunder
Between the defender’s legs?! Falling down?! HOW?!😳 pic.twitter.com/8w5SBeMO2A – 10:15 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
The #Thunder beat a team set up to expose their flaws with Mobley and Allen, a really good Eastern Conference team, this team deserves the crowds to keep getting better and the respect of how they are playing vs couching it with fear it might fall off. They are passing each test. – 10:14 PM


@BrandonRahbar
OKC Thunder when Aaron Wiggins starts: pic.twitter.com/P5JlxUMC5e – 10:13 PM


@Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams is 2-for-2 from deep, I have been preaching about how I think he will get that trey ball to start falling and it is tonight both have been timely as well. Such a good player. – 10:10 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 34+ points in 4 straight games.
He’ll be an All Star in 6 days. – 10:10 PM

@cavs
Second Half Battle
@Evan Mobley | 23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK
@Darius Garland | 22 PTS, 13 AST, 4 STL
@Jarrett Allen | 13 PTS, 8 REB, 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/PGZKjwB6SQ – 10:09 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Kenrich Williams is just a winning basketball player.
Most thought Kenny Hustle was just a throw-in on the Steven Adams trade… now he’s a core member who will be a difference maker on the next Thunder playoff team. – 10:08 PM

@okcthunder
Pushing the pace ➡️ transition three 😤
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/9lOnhr6Oo8 – 10:07 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
OKC opened the 4th quarter on a 21-8 run after limiting Cleveland to 3-of-12 shooting. – 10:04 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder PR:
OKC opened the 4th quarter on a 21-8 run after limiting Cleveland to 3-of-12 shooting. – 10:04 PM

@joe_mussatto
“Quiet Kenrich Williams game,” I said to @AndrewKSchlecht before the fourth quarter. – 10:04 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Thunder crowd in prime Loud City form tonight.
Paycom Center lost it when Kenrich Williams hit a 3 to put OKC up 13. – 10:02 PM



@Rylan_Stiles
Okay that time I really laughed out loud, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hitting that fall away mid-range shot where the defense was as tight as it could be, just unfair. It is an OKC avalanche right now, 99-86. – 10:01 PM

@RealDCunningham
#Cavs led the Thunder 78-71 with 2:02 left in the third quarter. Since then there haven’t been many possessions where they’ve looked good on either end of the floor. – 10:01 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
OKC has the best future in the league when you factor in pieces already in place plus draft capital going forward….I would have the Jazz second – 10:00 PM

@joe_mussatto
The Thunder won the non-Shai minutes 16-8 to start the fourth quarter. Big, considering how much SGA carried the team in the first half. – 10:00 PM

@royceyoung
Major minutes to start the fourth from this group (Giddey, Joe, Bazley, Kenrich and Muscala). With SGA sitting, they go +9 over six minutes. – 9:59 PM

@danfavale
the kenrich williams statue in okc is going to be immaculate pic.twitter.com/1WKWcl4Kyd – 9:59 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
What a run for OKC to start the fourth. Joe 3, Kenny charge, Giddey reverse lay, Baze 2-2 FTs, Mark won his challenge gets OKC the ball back, Kenny lay, stop, Joe fouled at the 3 pt line, OKC up 90-81 before SGA returns in the fourth. – 9:58 PM

@ChrisFedor
Losing ground with Shai on the bench isn’t ideal for #Cavs. Gonna have to dig deep for the first winning road trip of the season. – 9:57 PM

@okcthunder
A quick 5-point swing gives the Thunder the lead! pic.twitter.com/OCIHuhHLqV – 9:57 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is going to challenge this foul on Kenrich Williams, he should win it. – 9:52 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder basketball:
Joe hits a timely 3
Kenny Hustle draws a charge
Josh Giddey hits a reverse lay up – 9:51 PM

@royceyoung
That’s a massive charge taken by Kenrich Williams. Big stop, but also Evan Mobley’s fourth foul. – 9:51 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe with a timely three.
Yes, I am drinking coffee.
#CupOfJoeToSLC – 9:49 PM

@RealDCunningham
Think the #Cavs really need to win these non-SGA minutes here. – 9:48 PM


@cavs
13th double-double of the season 🔥 #LetEmKnow
@Darius Garland | 18 PTS, 11 AST, 4 STL pic.twitter.com/ndAYe1dUG5 – 9:44 PM


@CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 78, Cavs 78
SGA – 31 points
JDub – 11 points
Wiggins – 10 points
Mobley – 21 points
Garland – 18 points, 11 assists – 9:44 PM

@royceyoung
Jaylin Williams hits a 3 and let’s out a roar right as Mike Muscala heads to the table to check in. Mark Daigneault smiles and motions Muscala back to the bench and says “let him rock” with Muscala big smiling back. – 9:43 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, wow. Just wow. Blocks the shot, saved it from going out of bounds. The Paycom Center is rocking. – 9:43 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 29th 30+ point game of the season.
Seems I always send these tweets in the 3rd quarter. – 9:42 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams have more than just their names in common. All-time vibes guys, All-time energy givers, all-time passion profusors. They are fun, this team is fun, tied game. – 9:42 PM


@2bkings
The refs in this OKC CAVS game letting them boys play. They ain’t callin nothin – 9:38 PM


@CAlmanza1007
Dunk of the year for the Thunder so far:
pic.twitter.com/iKcBciSUQT – 9:37 PM

@johnhollinger
Breaking: We just had a Jaylin Williams to Jalen Williams combo for a poster dunk. – 9:37 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams just posterized two Cavs for the price of one.
JDub’s 50th dunk of the year was his filthiest. – 9:36 PM



@Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey attacking Garland is a recipe for success. Just given the size advantage and Giddey’s really good stretch of rim finishing. – 9:30 PM

@ChrisFedor
#Cavs Evan Mobley now with his first multi-triple game since Dec. 10. That came against, ironically, these Thunder. – 9:28 PM

@RealDCunningham
This is the first game that Evan Mobley has hit multiple 3-pointers in since Nov. 27 in Detroit. – 9:28 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Evan Mobley just hit his second 3 of the game.
He had missed 22 straight before tonight. His last made 3 was on December 17th. – 9:27 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
That is a big time Jalen Williams three to cut the Cavs lead to one, Mobley responds with a three of his own though. – 9:27 PM



@okcthunder
Clean steal finished off with a smooth lay in 😌 pic.twitter.com/AQeCPiGf2Z – 9:24 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Mentioned it on Thursday’s show but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is so good at orchestrating the fastbreak. Found Giddey there and OKC is within 2. – 9:20 PM


@Rylan_Stiles
Mike Muscala starting the seocnd half in place of Jaylin Williams. – 9:18 PM




@okcthunder
🚨 Shai steps back to beat the buzzer! pic.twitter.com/lSkNdHrhTl – 9:05 PM

@RealDCunningham
Defensively, SGA is such a tough cover. Okoro is doing a pretty good job but sometimes it just doesn’t matter. – 9:03 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander splashes a side-step step-back 3 at the halftime buzzer.
SGA has 21 of OKC’s 47 points. – 9:02 PM

@CAlmanza1007
HALF: Cavs 54, Thunder 47
SGA – 21 points
Wiggins – 8 points
Baze – 7 points
Mobley – 18 points
Garland – 8 points, 7 assists – 9:02 PM

@cavs
EV4 starting EARLY
@Evan Mobley | 18 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/Wk98quaRcp – 9:02 PM



@joe_mussatto
SGA hits a three to beat the halftime buzzer. He has a team-high 21 points.
Cavs lead 54-47 – 9:02 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Garland with a great dump off to Mobley for the jam. They are both playing so well, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just hit a buzzer beater to make it 54-47 the half. A lot of good performances in this one, hopefully a really good second half up next. – 9:01 PM

@ChrisFedor
#Cavs Evan Mobley with his first made 3 since Dec. 17. That was a smooth one off a pick and pop. – 9:01 PM

@RealDCunningham
That’s Evan Mobley’s first made 3-pointer since December 17. – 9:01 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shot did not fall, but you see how Jaylin Williams can be a legit play maker in the high post which Mark Daigneault did a lot with Horford. I thought for sure it was going to Joe on the cut he whips it to the corner for Wiggins for an open 3. – 9:00 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Feels like with each game Jalen Williams is getting more and more aggressive on the offensive end and it leads to great things. I just love the energy/emotion he brings saw it again on that and-one. – 8:56 PM

@okcthunder
Wigs spins, to spin it in! 🌪🌪 pic.twitter.com/oHJdspxAVO – 8:54 PM

@KellanOlson
Watching OKC makes me think of Red Dead Redemption 2. The times are a-changin’. If you are not a smart and skilled ball-handler in 5-10 years you are Arthur Morgan, someone the inevitable future will make a dinosaur soon enough. Fourteen people will understand this tweet. – 8:51 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
AMAZING Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pass to a cutting Darius Bazley who now has 7 points. SGA’s playmaking is awesome. – 8:50 PM


@cavs
Defending the paint in the opening frame.
@Evan Mobley | 9 PTS, 1 BLK
@Darius Garland | 6 PTS, 3 STL
📺 #CavsThunder on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/I4rC4wXnzd – 8:50 PM

@ChrisFedor
Shai has half the Thunder points about midway thru the second quarter. – 8:49 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder can not get stops or a bucket or hold onto the ball in this frame. – 8:48 PM

@okcthunder
Tre draws two before kicking it out to Baze for the knockdown from downtown! 👌 pic.twitter.com/c8BALhUSiw – 8:47 PM


@joe_mussatto
Darius Bazley just gave Ousmane Dieng a talking to on the defensive end. Bazley was quite animated. – 8:42 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Tre Mann has three fouls with just two minutes of play. Mark Daigneault is keeping him out there, given his philosophy on foul trouble. – 8:41 PM


@ChrisFedor
Another big first quarter for #Cavs Evan Mobley. The team has been making an effort to get him going early in games. He had nine points in the first quarter on 4 of 5 shooting. Good job punishing the smaller Thunder. – 8:38 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just put on a show 16 points in the frame, OKC is up 27-25. Ousmane Dieng played really good defense on the last poss. to contest Garland off the switch. Fun.stuff! – 8:37 PM

@joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 16 of the Thunder’s 27 first-quarter points. One shy of tying his first-quarter career high. – 8:36 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 points in the 1st quarter.
SGA shot 9 free throws. Daigneault’s technical = worth it. – 8:35 PM

@CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 27, Cavs 25
SGA – 16 points, 8/9 FT
Mobley – 9 points
Garland – 6 points, 3 assists – 8:35 PM

@RealDCunningham
The shotclock buzzer in OKC sounds like the buzzer at a high school basketball game in the early 2000s. – 8:35 PM


@okcthunder
Giddey has patented this push shot! 🤧 pic.twitter.com/TK6u3l9s9R – 8:32 PM

@ChrisFedor
Two early fouls on #Cavs Dean Wade on a night Kevin Love is unavailable and Wade is in line for a bigger opportunity isn’t ideal. – 8:31 PM

@BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault got T’d up.
The OKC head coach has expressed disappointment with the fact the Thunder have routinely driven in the paint much more than other teams but routinely have been on the wrong side of a big free throw disparity gap. – 8:29 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins just ripped away an offensive rebound and it lead to a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mid-range jumper. That is his winning impact. Creating poss. within the trees in a game that will likely come down to the wire those are huge. – 8:25 PM


@okcthunder
Stutter-step to freeze the defense 🥶 pic.twitter.com/0myVXika5K – 8:23 PM

@RealDCunningham
That was a really, really nice response by the #Cavs to that early Thunder run. – 8:23 PM

@RealDCunningham
I think the next step in Evan Mobley’s game is a constant aggression towards the rim offensively rather than the outside shot. His shot will improve, but being more aggressive more often is going to make him so much better. – 8:22 PM

@royceyoung
That possession says so much about OKC — probably like 90% of players are cranking a 3 with five on the shot clock after an offensive rebound, but Giddey was patient, Wiggins made a smart cut and the Thunder got a layup. – 8:16 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Jaylin Williams with an early 3
The Thunder are 4-0 when Williams makes at least one 3-pointer – 8:16 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Jaylin Williams is very vocal on the court, noticing. that at GL games and at warm ups and right there after the three he yells toward the OKC bench bringing the energy for the Thunder who are on a 12-4 run to start. Timeout Cleveland. – 8:15 PM


@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with an and-one finish that carried him into the camera man, and he made sure to pat his back and make sure he was okay. Just a true man of the people. Nicest guy but nasty on the floor with these moves he pulls off to score. – 8:14 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
What an amazing bounce pass by Josh Giddey to Aaron Wiggins for a nice finish at the rim. I will never get tired of Giddey’s passing. – 8:13 PM

@royceyoung
It’s still pretty funny when Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams are announced in starting lineups back to back. One night the whole team should just be introduced as Jalen (Jaylin) Williams. – 8:09 PM

@joe_mussatto
Aaron Wiggins is starting for the Thunder. You know what that means. – 7:59 PM

@okcthunder
Friday Night Line!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/WfOk2pY5SH – 7:57 PM



@RealDCunningham
#Cavs are starting Garland, LeVert, Okoro, Mobley, and Allen tonight against the Thunder. – 7:41 PM


@ChrisFedor
Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with @H_Grove: Why are #Cavs better than last year despite the same record thru 50 games? How much of an All-Star chance does Darius Garland have? Why is J.B. Bickerstaff the right coach? And the best way to view this team.
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/w… – 7:34 PM

@okcthunder
In the middle of a three game homestead, @Jay_MWilliams_
and @NickAGallo highlight the Thunder’s team connection and readiness ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Cavaliers.
❝We have to go in there, play our game, play together as a team, and be ready from the jump.❞ pic.twitter.com/NZWI2De4pm – 7:30 PM

@okcthunder
❝Shai you just made our Birthday!❞ 🥹
City Nights Autographs presented by @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/YBoxqsodr6 – 7:25 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
#Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams – 7:14 PM


@ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell (groin) is OUT tonight against Oklahoma City, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. – 6:53 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Kenrich Williams is reading the program pregame “it’s a good read” he told me pic.twitter.com/lH15OFc82Q – 6:53 PM


@CAlmanza1007
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen
Luke Walton pic.twitter.com/rN8ZDs5akz – 6:52 PM





@Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting warmed up for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/145RwjTeAL – 6:34 PM

@Rylan_Stiles
Jaylin Williams just challenged Josh Giddey to dunk after Giddey finished warm ups “two hands two foot?!” Grant Gibbs had the same reaction I did in my head “oooo”. Josh did the Dunk and walked off. Jaylin said if Giddey pulls that out, he needs to hang on the rim next time. – 6:32 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Ousmane Dieng: “He was on such a good track prior to getting hurt… Clearly, he’s shown what he’s capable of. I thought he did great work (with his rehab).” – 6:30 PM

@CAlmanza1007
When asked about Lu Dort’s absence from tonight’s game, Mark Daigneault praised his value to the team:
“If Lu missing wasn’t a void, we wouldn’t play him 30+ minutes.” – 6:28 PM

@cavs
Friday fitted in OKC.
@stockx | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/CB1c276VfG – 6:20 PM





@Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe and Tre Mann getting ready for tonight pic.twitter.com/byDdibTgid – 5:56 PM


@CAlmanza1007
Donovan Mitchell (left groin strain) is doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Thunder – 4:25 PM

@joe_mussatto
Donovan Mitchell (left groin strain) is doubtful for tonight against the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/SkmAYDpp25 – 3:46 PM


@okcthunder
As the Thunder prepares to host the Cavaliers, some of the areas of focus lie on the defensive end including a heavy emphasis on boxing out and not allowing second chance points.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson breakdown the matchup in today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 📝 pic.twitter.com/Pnpm45yGvU – 3:33 PM

@TimBontemps
James Dolan, on WFAN, if the “meddlesome” version of James Dolan would have forced his front office to make a trade for Donovan Mitchell? “Not in the last 10 years.”
Dolan says his views have changed, and that he has to leave the decision making to the decision makers he’s hired – 3:26 PM

@kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell (groin) is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game in OKC.
Kevin Love (back spasms) and Ricky Rubio (injury management) are out. – 2:33 PM

@RealDCunningham
#Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (groin) as doubtful to play tonight in Oklahoma City.
Ricky Rubio (injury management) and Kevin Love (back) are out. – 2:30 PM

@RealDCunningham
After tonight the #Cavs will have just one more game outside the Eastern Time Zone the rest of the season (Feb. 10 in New Orleans). Pretty significant for them that the only time they’re west of Cleveland after the All-Star break is for two games in Atlanta. – 2:15 PM

@NBA_Math
Western All-Star reserves, per RPR MVP:
Backcourt: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 5 overall)
Backcourt: Damian Lillard (9)
Frontcourt: Anthony Davis (8)
Frontcourt: Domantas Sabonis (11)
Frontcourt: Lauri Markkanen (15)
Wildcard: Ja Morant (14)
Wildcard: Devin Booker (24) pic.twitter.com/ZbBGtCAaPo – 2:13 PM





@PDcavsinsider
“My numbers are kind of similar to last year. We’re a lot better as a team this year. We have aspirations for the playoffs and we’re in as of now. Why wouldn’t I be an All-Star?” Garland said to cleveland.com Thursday. #Cavs l.cleveland.com/L8zXx4 – 12:35 PM


@CAlmanza1007
Isaiah Joe said he hasn’t been invited yet to the 3-point contest since making his interest public: “Hopefully they take notice one day.” pic.twitter.com/wpEWI7kdMO – 12:27 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Lu Dort doing some light shooting — he’s out tonight with hamstring tightness pic.twitter.com/csomfwIyoo – 12:16 PM

@CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey working with Chip Engelland pic.twitter.com/1BYQqSNWsX – 12:11 PM

@Twolves_PR
NEWS: @Minnesota Timberwolves recall forward Josh Minott from G League affiliate @iawolves and transfer forward Matt Ryan to Iowa.
Minott will be available for tonight’s game against Memphis while Ryan will be available for Iowa’s game against Oklahoma City Blue. – 12:04 PM

@cavs
Another perk just dropped in Cavs United Gold Pass!
Secure your pass to exclusive experiences that will bring you closer to your team this season: https://t.co/YPblAYtfy7 pic.twitter.com/FZCtfGVqQQ – 12:00 PM

@CBSSportsNBA
NBA All-Star reserve predictions: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a lock; De’Aaron Fox, Jalen Brunson should make it
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-a… – 11:30 AM

@TommyBeer
Over the last month, Julius Randle ranks:
* 1st the NBA in rebounds
* 5th in points (behind only Dame, Doncic, Tatum and LeBron)
* 4th in made 3PTs (behind Buddy Hield, McCollum and Lillard).
* and has dished out more dimes than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
https://t.co/MprFke1e29 pic.twitter.com/ximbU5KKRS – 11:09 AM

@cavs
Happy #FanArtFriday, Cavs Fans!
We are loving @mylesomalley_’s take on the CAVALANCHE!
@SociosUSA | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/da632PkKjt – 11:00 AM


@cavs
On the road again.
🕖 8:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
📻 @wtam1100, @wmms, @Power891
@RocketMortgage | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/gGmSHgSMeK – 10:01 AM


@RealDCunningham
Some really good stuff on the #Cavs defense from @Zach Lowe in his weekly 10 things column. Everyone seems to know how good Mobley/Allen are, but this sheds a light what Okoro, Mitchell, and Garland have been doing on that end, too. espn.com/nba/insider/in… – 9:51 AM

@basketballtalk
Boban? Crowder? Holmgren? Exploring player votes for All-Star starters nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/27/bob… – 9:49 AM

@okcthunder
Friday Night City Lights!
🆚 Cleveland Cavaliers
📍 @PaycomCenter
🎟 https://t.co/RfDE49jFaZ
⏰ 7PM CT
📺 @BallySportsOK
📻 @sportsanimal
#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/YlDPEV5Ssc – 9:45 AM


@cavs
The boys were hoopin’ last night.
@fuboTV | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/bwHRt5MiNn – 9:25 AM



@jkubatko
Nic Claxton last night:
✅ 27 PTS
✅ 13 REB
✅ 11-13 FG
He’s the fourth player since the ABA-NBA merger to average at least 20p/10r on 80% shooting from the field over a five-game span:
✅ Dwight Howard
✅ Rudy Gobert
✅ Jarrett Allen
✅ Claxton
More: statitudes.substack.com/p/nba-game-not… – 9:16 AM

@BobbyMarks42
Houston allowed a season high 40 points off turnovers in a loss to Cleveland.
The Rockets have now allowed 10 games of 30+ points allowed off TO. Last year they had 12.
Points allowed off TO in the past 2 seasons
Last season: 21.2 (most)
Current: 22.1 (most) – 9:12 AM

@okcthunder
back to the hardwood tonight ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Bsp0jqn1Kw – 9:00 AM

@RealDCunningham
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-point favorites tonight in Oklahoma City against the Thunder. – 7:40 AM

@RealDCunningham
When Dean Wade plays as he did last night, he’s exactly what the #Cavs have been missing, but is he going to play more minutes when Kevin Love is available? thelandondemand.com/news/2023/jan/… – 7:40 AM

@KevinOConnorNBA
How would you rank these guards by their ability today?
Darius Garland
Jrue Holiday
Kyrie Irving
De’Aaron Fox
Trae Young – 5:43 AM

@Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Point guard deficiency bites Houston in loss to Cleveland ift.tt/ZXLDdCg – 4:19 AM

@BasketNews_com
The #NBAAllStar Eastern Conference starters for 2023 are set 👀⭐️
🇺🇸 Kyrie Irving
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo (C)
🇺🇸 Donovan Mitchell
🇺🇸 Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/Wx7XGir6K7 – 2:13 AM


@ChrisFedor
“I should be an All-Star”
#Cavs Darius Garland told @clevelanddotcom he belongs in Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game with teammate Donovan Mitchell. But will the NBA coaches agree? It’s a complicated question. Numbers are working against him
cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/d… – 2:11 AM