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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 136–104 on January 19 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren combining for 58 points to power a decisive road victory. OKC's offensive efficiency was suffocating: the Thunder shot 55.6 percent from the field, drained 23 three-pointers, and distributed 32 assists while committing only 11 turnovers, generating a 131.0 offensive rating. Cleveland, led by Donovan Mitchell's 19 points and Evan Mobley's 16, struggled significantly on both ends, shooting just 37.4 percent and mustering only 20 assists against 21 turnovers. The fourth quarter proved decisive, with OKC outscoring the Cavaliers 45–25 to put the game out of reach after a competitive first half. The Thunder's defense held Cleveland to a 95.9 rating while forcing eight steals, and the final margin well exceeded the Vegas total line of 229.5. OKC's balanced attack and ball movement—exemplified by their 23 three-pointers and 32 assists—underscored their depth and spacing, positioning them as contenders in the Western Conference standings.
