OKC Thunder: 3 keys to finish road trip strong in Cleveland

OKC Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) grabs a rebound during the third quarter against the Bucks : Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
OKC Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) grabs a rebound during the third quarter against the Bucks : Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro (35), forward Cedi Osman (16) and center Jarrett Allen (31) : Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Game specifics:

Records:

  • Thunder: 11-18
  • Cavaliers: 10-20

The Venue:  Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio

Tipoff:  6:00 PM ET  | 5:00 PM CT

TV: Fox Sports  Oklahoma | NBA League Pass

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

Odds:

Injuries:

OKC Thunder:

  • George Hill underwent a procedure on his ailing thumb that will keep him off the court until early March.
  • Trevor Ariza (personal) out indefinitely

Cavaliers:

  • Taurean Prince missed the last two games with a sprained ankle and is listed as day-to-day
  • An agreement has been reached between the Cavs organization and Andre Drummond to find a trade partner. In order to ensure he remains healthy, the Cavs aren’t playing him.
  • Larry Nance fractured his hand and will be out between four and six weeks.
  • Kevin Love hasn’t played this season but is increasing his workouts returning from a calf injury.
  • Matthew Dellavedova also hasn’t played this season initially due to a concussion and now because of his back.

History:

The teams have played each other 115 times in regular-season history with the OKC Thunder holding a 67-48 advantage.

In the 2019-20 campaign, they met on two occasions with OKC winning both matches. This is their first encounter this year.

Enjoy the game and check back tomorrow for grades and three takeaways.

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