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Preview: Thunder host new-look Cavaliers to end short homestand

By Yams

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the OKC Thunder handles the ball against JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 20, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the OKC Thunder handles the ball against JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 20, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – FEBRUARY 11: Memphis Grizzlies Center Marc Gasol (33) making his move towards the basket versus OKC Thunder on February 11, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – FEBRUARY 11: Memphis Grizzlies Center Marc Gasol (33) making his move towards the basket versus OKC Thunder on February 11, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Projected Lineups

OKC Thunder Starters

Point Guard: Russell Westbrook*
Shooting Guard: : Alex Abrines
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony*
Center:  Steven Adams

OKC Thunder Bench

Point Guard: Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Terrance Ferguson 
Small Forward: Jerami Grant, Josh Huestis
Power Forward:  Patrick Patterson, Nick Collison
Center: Dakari Johnson

*Probable starters, both questionable with ankle injuries

Cleveland Cavaliers starters

Point Guard: George Hill
Shooting Guard: JR Smith
Small Forward: Cedi Osman
Power Forward: LeBron James
Center: Tristan Thompson

Cleveland Cavaliers Bench

Point Guard: Jordan Clarkson, Jose Calderon
Shooting Guard: Rodney Hood, Kyle Korver
Small Forward: Jeff Green
Power Forward:  Larry Nance Jr
Center: Ante Zizic

Game Specifics

History

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The Thunder/SuperSonics are 63-47 all-time against the Cavaliers. Since moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder have a measly 7-11 record against the Cavs.

Fan data

The venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tipoff time: 7:00 PM CT
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma and TNT

Prediction

The Thunder have not been playing great lately, but they always seem to have great games against top-tier teams. They’re 6-1 on the season against the Warriors, Rockets, Spurs, Raptors, and Cavs. It should be a close and competitive affair between the two teams. The final outcome hinges on whether or not Russell Westbrook plays.

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