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The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't keep their magical run afloat as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 121-113 loss on Sunday. Guard Sam Merrill proved to be a sharpshooter for the Cavs as he led them with six 3-point makes.

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Watch: Full game highlights from Cavs’ loss to Thunder

The Cavaliers got behind big early, clawed their way back to take the lead, then failed at some of the little things needed to win on the road. Here are some of the highlights, and perhaps a few lowlights, from their 121-113 loss to the Thunder on Sunday: The Cavs (36-22) have still won 12 of 14, though their seven-game win streak was snapped.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder – Sam Merrill’s best efforts aren’t enough

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a gut-check game to the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Cavs comeback falls short to hot shooting Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an early 23-point first-quarter deficit, but they weren’t able to complete the comeback. The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by incredible outside shooting, were able to hand the Cavs their first loss in February.

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Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Kings To Sign Killian Hayes To 10-Day Contract

The Kings plan to sign free agent guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Detroit selected Hayes with the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, but he struggled with offensive efficiency during his Pistons tenure and the team waived him in February 2024.

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NBA News / EasySportz / February 22

Cavaliers vs. Thunder: Cleveland Looks to Capitalize with SGA Out in Western Conference Showdown

A high-profile interconference matchup takes center stage Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now won seven games in a row after they pulled out a win against the Charlotte Hornets. They put up a fight throughout the game, but in the end it was the veteran moves of James Harden that put the Cavs over in the end with a 118-113 win.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Cavaliers Face Toughest Test of James Harden Era vs. Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their seventh straight win as they downed the Hornets 118-113 in a nervy game in Charlotte. The Cavaliers have touched down in Oklahoma City as they look to pick up their eighth straight win later this afternoon.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 21

Charles Barkley Dumps Knicks, Picks Cavaliers to Come 'Out of the Eastern Conference' After James Harden Trade

The battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference remains wide open, with the Detroit Pistons currently sitting atop the standings with the best record in the NBA.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 21

NBA Reveals Incorrect Call in Cavaliers-Hornets Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 in their showdown at Spectrum Center on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavs in the win, finishing with 32 points on 9-of-22 shooting, along with three rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: I love being part of this organization and city

Donovan Mitchell keeps stacking them. And he keeps doing it in a Cavaliers jersey. Mitchell reached a meaningful milestone Friday night in Cleveland’s 118–113 road win over Charlotte, dropping 32 points to record his 100th 30-point game as a Cavalier.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 21

Cleveland Cavaliers Unsung Heroes Catching Kenny Atkinson’s Eye During Win Streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to find new ways to win, and in their 118-113 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, it wasn’t just Donovan Mitchell’s 32-point performance that stood out.

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Cavaliers Are Hunting The One Seed And The Pistons Should Be Nervous

The Cleveland Cavaliers are seven games behind the Detroit Pistons in the race for the top seed of the Eastern Conference, but the standings do not tell the full story.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Watch: Highlights from Cavs’ 5-0 run with James Harden

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21

Short-handed Thunder looking to cool off Cavaliers

The hottest team in the NBA meets the top team in the Western Conference when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Cavaliers have won seven consecutive games and 12 of their last 13.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 21

Cavs Emergence Stifles Early Season Doubters With Championship Level Basketball

Back in the fall, the Cleveland Cavaliers were hanging around the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This record had many fans extremely concerned at the time.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 21

Top Three Cleveland Cavaliers Standouts From Victory Over Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept up their red-hot run in their February schedule with a 118-113 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The trio of Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and James Harden took point for the Cavs as they scored a combined 76 points.