Cavaliers Seek Road Rebound in Thunder Rematch

The Cavaliers return to Oklahoma City on November 4, facing the Thunder again after a disappointing loss in their previous game. Cleveland’s leading scorers in that matchup were Donovan Mitchell and Meleek Thomas, with 17 points apiece. The preview calls for a similar team effort, while suggesting bigger contributions from Mitchell or the Cavaliers’ big men could help change the result.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points for the Thunder in the earlier game, taking more shots than at any other point in his career. Oklahoma City center Isaiah Hartenstein also made an impact, grabbing 14 of the team’s 54 rebounds, including seven on offense. Cleveland’s efforts to crash the boards did not prevent the Thunder from recovering the ball and scoring on several occasions.

Oklahoma City made 12 of 31 attempts from three-point range. The preview cautions Cleveland against relying on another poor shooting performance from the Thunder, particularly on their home court. It also points to improved games from Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen as possible keys for the Cavaliers.

The game is listed for 8 p.m. on DAZN. Oklahoma City is favored by 3.5 points, with the over-under at 227.5; the suggested bet is Mobley to score at least 20 points. The preview predicts a 112-110 Cleveland win and says a road victory would be important before the Cavaliers’ upcoming rematch with Philadelphia.