- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (23-19) are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) at Rocket Arena this Monday.
In their recent match against the Rockets, the Thunder secured a convincing 111-91 victory. The Thunder recorded 16 personal fouls while the Rockets had 12. From beyond the arc, Oklahoma City made 7 of their 24 attempts. Houston excelled at the free-throw line, achieving 82.4% by converting 14 out of 17 shots. On the boards, Houston collected 60 rebounds (23 offensive, 37 defensive) and registered 12 blocks. The Rockets notched 17 assists and 10 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Oklahoma City held Houston to a shooting percentage of 33.7%, allowing them to make 35 of 104 shots. The Thunder distributed 25 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and recording 9 steals. They grabbed a total of 44 rebounds, including 7 offensive ones, and converted 86.7% of their free-throw attempts by hitting 13 of 15. Oklahoma City finished the game with a field goal percentage of 46.1% (41 of 89), including 16 of 41 from three-point range.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a crucial role in this matchup, scoring 20 points on 6 of 11 shooting in 33 minutes on the floor. He also contributed with 2 rebounds and 4 assists, achieving an impressive 54.5% shooting performance.
Oklahoma City is entering this contest with an excellent record of 35-7 for the season. They are averaging 12.3 turnovers per game and committing 20.4 fouls per contest. As a squad, Oklahoma City averages 43.9 rebounds and has tallied 1,078 assists this season, ranking 13th in the NBA. The Thunder are connecting on 35.6% of their three-point shots (554 out of 1,554) and boast an 82.9% free-throw percentage. They score an impressive 121.1 points per game, placing them second in the league, while shooting 48.9% overall.
Defensively, the Thunder force their opponents into 18.1 turnovers per game and draw 21.3 personal fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 37.4% and lead the NBA in points allowed per game, conceding only 107.7. Oklahoma City gives up a field goal percentage of 43.4% (1,588 out of 3,663) and averages 45.0 rebounds per game. They rank sixth in the league for assists surrendered, allowing 1,026 assists so far this season.
The Cavaliers recently triumphed over the 76ers with a score of 133-107. Cleveland permitted Philadelphia to secure 42 total rebounds, with 11 being offensive. The Cavaliers shot 27.9% from three-point range, making 12 of 43 attempts, and finished 23 of 26 at the free-throw line (88.5%). Philadelphia converted 36 out of 89 shots against Cleveland for a 40.4% shooting percentage. Cleveland recorded 50 field goals out of 95 attempts, achieving a 52.6% success rate. They made 20 of 46 three-point shots (43.5%) and 72.2% of their free-throw attempts. The 76ers committed 15 fouls, leading Cleveland to the charity stripe for 18 attempts while Philadelphia recorded 16 turnovers and 6 steals during the matchup. The Cavaliers grabbed 40 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 52 rebounds for the game.
Donovan Mitchell was a standout player for the Cavaliers, scoring 35 points on 11 out of 22 shooting (50.0%) along with 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 33 minutes of play.
Cleveland holds a record of 23-19 this season. Offensively, the Cavaliers shoot 47.2% from the field, ranking 12th in the NBA. They have scored 5,043 total points (120.1 per game) and average 44.4 rebounds. Assisting teammates 28.6 times per game places them sixth in the league, while they average 14.2 turnovers. The Cavaliers commit 20.7 fouls per game and connect on 78.2% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Cleveland allows 38.3% shooting from distance (592 out of 1,544) and opponents shoot 80.1% from the free-throw line. They give up 27.3 assists and 44.9 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 18th in the NBA, respectively. The Cavaliers rank 21st for points allowed per game at 117.5 and are forcing an average of 16.0 turnovers while permitting opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (12th in basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Cleveland
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