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Michael McDaniel

Cavs Edge Thunder in Battle of NBA's Two Best Records

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers outlasted the Thunder in a thrilling Wednesday night home tilt. | David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to an NBA-best 32–4 with a 129–122 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a battle featuring the league's two best records.

The Cavs rolled behind a 25-point, 12-rebound, six-assist performance from Jarrett Allen and a 21-point, 10-rebound, seven-assist effort from Evan Mobley. Donovan Mitchell added 18 for the Cavaliers, as all five starters scored in double-digits. Cleveland also earned contributions from the bench, as Max Strus scored 17 points and Ty Jerome added 15 of his own.

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