The Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off Wednesday night in a clash of styles. Both teams have been on a tear, with the Thunder boasting a 30-5 record and the Cavaliers leading the Eastern Conference with a strong start to the season. The Cavs’ high-powered offense led by point guard Donovan Mitchell is matched by the Thunder’s potent three-point shooting defense.
The two teams share a unique distinction: they are the first teams in NBA history to have both starting lineups on winning streaks of 15 games or more, and they will also be competing for just the third time when two teams are on winning streaks of at least 10 games. The Cavs’ coach Kenny Atkinson praises the team’s collective confidence, saying “it seems like that’s what we’ve caught” with 12-13 players playing with great confidence.
The rivalry between these teams is set to come to fruition in the playoffs if they meet again this season. With their current pace of play, there’s no reason to doubt that the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be on the line in the NBA Finals. The Thunder and Cavaliers are primed for a thrilling matchup, and fans are eager to see how these two teams will square off in what promises to be an instant classic.
Source: https://www.nba.com/news/thunder-cavs-historic-showdown-wednesday