On January 17th, Beijing time, the Cavaliers suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Thunder. Donovan Mitchell achieved a milestone in his Cavaliers career with 700 steals, but he underperformed again in this game. In the seven games he played in January, he only managed to score over 30 points once, and both times against the Thunder, he did not play well. He has now been labeled as someone who falters when facing top-tier opponents. As the Cavaliers' scoring leader, averaging 23.1 points per game, it was expected that Mitchell would deliver a grand performance in the second match between the Eastern and Western Conference leaders. However, Mitchell's performance fell short once again. In the first quarter, he shot 1 for 7 and 1 for 2 from three-point range, scoring 3 points with no rebounds or assists under the defense of Carson Wallace and Dort. In the second quarter, he shot 1 for 5 and 0 for 2 from three-point range, ending the half with 2 for 12 shooting and 1 for 4 from three-point range, accumulating 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Cavaliers continued to crumble in the third quarter, and with 4 minutes and 30 seconds remaining, Atkinson proactively gave up the game by substituting out the main players. Mitchell played for 21 minutes in three quarters, shooting 3 for 15 and 1 for 4 from three-point range, scoring only 8 points. Cavaliers fans posted Mitchell's statistics of 3 for 15 shooting, scoring 8 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, having…

The battle between the Eastern and Western Conference powerhouses, the league-leading Cavaliers and the second-ranked Thunder, was highly anticipated. The Thunder entered the game on a 15-game winning streak, while the Cavaliers were on a 10-game streak. In the end, the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a score of 129-122. Despite the Thunder's impressive run, they fell short against the Cavaliers, who displayed a formidable combination of offense and defense with no apparent weaknesses and a deep rotation. The absence of Holmgren was a significant blow to the Thunder, as Hartenstein put up a strong performance but struggled to match up against the Cavaliers' twin towers, Allen and Mobley. The Thunder's backcourt, led by Alexander, outperformed Mitchell, but the Cavaliers' interior duo of Mobley and Allen proved to be a tough challenge. The Cavaliers' Strus and Jerome provided valuable contributions off the bench, while the Thunder's supporting cast, including Joe and Wiggins, struggled to keep up. Both teams played with high defensive intensity from the start, as this matchup could potentially be a preview of the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers started strong with Garland and Wade scoring six points from beyond the arc, while the Thunder responded with Jai. The Cavaliers then capitalized on their interior advantage, with Allen dominating the paint. Strus played a pivotal role, not only nailing three-pointers but also dishing out assists. The Cavaliers quickly took control, while the Thunder relied on Alexander and Jai's individual scoring prowess to stay competitive, leading by seven points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the…

On January 6th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 115-105 to secure their 10th consecutive victory. The Cavaliers took the lead from the start and by halftime had extended it to 15 points. After the third quarter, the Hornets only managed to close the gap by 2 points, but in the final quarter, the Cavaliers firmly controlled the game, ultimately securing their 31st win of the season and maintaining the best record in the league. Coach Atkinson has truly built the strongest offensive team in the league. In the opening quarter, both Mitchell and Mobley of the Cavaliers were not feeling their best, with Mitchell scoring 2 points on 1 of 2 shooting and Mobley also scoring 2 points on 1 of 2 shooting. Garland scored 7 points on 3 of 7 shooting, and Allen scored 6 points with 3 rebounds on perfect 3 of 3 shooting. Because these four players did not have any explosive performances, the Hornets were able to keep up with the Cavaliers in the first quarter, with Ball scoring 7 points and Miller scoring 8 points. In the second quarter, Mitchell went scoreless on 0 of 2 shooting, Garland made only 1 of 3 shots in the quarter, and Mobley made 2 of 4 shots in the quarter. However, Allen became the main attacking point, scoring 9 points with 6 rebounds and 1 block on perfect 4 of 4 shooting. The bench players LeVert, Niang, and Strus became super subs, helping the Cavaliers to a 34-25 run that…