The Cleveland Cavaliers can officially claim the title of the best team in the NBA. for now.
The Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday in a game that lived up to its billing as best in the East versus best in the West. Normally, you would have to wait for the NBA Finals for this type of game.
The Thunder snapped a 15-game winning streak, continuing Cleveland’s 11-game winning streak. The Cavaliers are now 32-4, and on their second double-digit winning streak of the season.
By the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led by seven goals. By the end of the second half, the Cavaliers led by three goals. By the end of the third period, the Cavaliers led by one point, then lost the lead on OKC’s first possession of the fourth. Neither team led by double digits, and the lead changed hands 30 times.
The best offense in the NBA beat the best defense in the NBA, with another game scheduled in just over a week. However, few observers would be surprised if these teams played four to seven more times.
This article will be updated with more information.