On January 17th, a focus match of the NBA regular season was staged. The Western Conference's first-ranked Thunder hosted the Eastern Conference's first-ranked Cavaliers. This strong dialogue was one-sided from the first quarter, with the Thunder establishing a huge lead early on. They eventually defeated the Cavaliers 134-114, welcoming a four-game winning streak. Thunder (34-6): Alexander played 29 minutes, scoring 40 points and 8 assists, Jalen Williams scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, Dort scored 22 points, and Joe scored 12 points. Cavaliers (34-6): Garland scored 20 points and 9 assists, Allen scored 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Jerome scored 12 points. In the middle of the first quarter, Strus hit a three-pointer, and the Cavaliers led the Thunder 12-10, which was their last lead of the game. After that, under the leadership of Alexander, the Thunder launched an 11-0 offensive wave. The Cavaliers only scored 2 points in the entire second half of the quarter. The Thunder made a three-point effort in the last 1 minute and 40 seconds, scoring 11 points in a row to end the first quarter with a 32-14 lead. In the second quarter, the Thunder continued to expand their advantage, scoring 8 points in a row to lead 40-14. The Cavaliers gradually found their touch on the court and reduced the gap back to within 20 points. With two three-pointers from Garland and Wade, at 4 minutes and 28 seconds, the Cavaliers chased to a 16-point difference at 41-57. Alexander scored 5 points in a row, and the Thunder's advantage returned…

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…