Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an impressive performance with 40 points and eight assists, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This matchup featured two teams with the best records in the NBA, both now standing at 34-6. The Thunder, who have been on a roll with four consecutive wins, avenged their earlier loss to the Cavaliers, which had seen them fall 129-122 on January 8.

Alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort contributed a season-high 22 points and Jalen Williams added 19, showcasing the Thunder's depth despite missing key players. The Cavaliers, led by Darius Garland's 20 points, struggled defensively, allowing Oklahoma City to shoot an impressive 60.3% in the first three quarters. Donovan Mitchell was notably quiet, scoring only eight points on a dismal shooting night.