The much-anticipated rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder did not live up to the hype as the Thunder handed the Cavaliers their sixth and worst loss of the season, 134-114.

Here are three compelling storylines for the highly anticipated rematch. Cleveland's bonified superstar is undoubtedly Donovan Mitchell. Unfortunately, he had his worst game of the year in the Cavalier's first matchup with the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams ... against the Cavaliers' two-headed monster of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Because of this, Jaylin Williams should see an increase ...

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City ... of the Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds. Back with a vengeance, will the Thunder be able to stop him ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.

CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen comes across as someone who would ... 129-122 win over the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6), but Allen gave Cleveland a lift against the Raptors ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.

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Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.

No team has exposed Chet Holmgren’s absence more so than Cleveland and its supersized frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

The last time these two teams faced off in Cleveland, it was a back-and-forth battle. With 30 total lead changes and eight ties throughout the game, the Thunder and the Cavs were neck and neck the whole game until the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

Center Jarrett Allen tallies 14.1 points ... and JT Thor (G-League two-way) are all out. Oklahoma City Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left soleus strain), Chet Holmgren (right illiac wing fracture ...