- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: DAZN
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (4-2) are heading to Rocket Arena this Monday, aiming to secure a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-2).
In their last outing, the Thunder faced off against the Rockets but came up short with a score of 119-98. In terms of fouls, Oklahoma City recorded 20, while Houston had 13. The Thunder managed to hit 18 of their 41 three-point attempts. Houston, conversely, was efficient at the free-throw line, converting 19 of 23 shots for an 82.6% success rate, alongside grabbing 44 rebounds (13 offensive, 31 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. Houston also racked up 29 assists and had 5 steals. Defensively, the Thunder allowed their opponents to shoot 45.6% on 41 of 90 attempts. They dished out 20 assists and forced their opponents into 10 turnovers, along with achieving 8 steals. On the boards, they collected 42 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and made 14 of their 15 free throw attempts, achieving a 93.3% conversion rate. Oklahoma City ended the game with a field goal percentage of 43.5% (37 out of 85) and connected on 10 of 32 three-pointers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout for the Thunder, contributing 26 points on 10 of 20 shooting in 31 minutes of play, along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
As they enter this game, the Thunder hold a record of 4-2 this season. They average 14.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 personal fouls on average. The team is also averaging 45.3 rebounds per game, with a total of 130 assists this season, placing them 27th in the NBA for passing efficiency. From beyond the arc, Oklahoma City is shooting 30.9% (60 of 194) and performs at 87.3% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 106.5 points per game, which ranks 28th in the league, and have a field goal percentage of 43.9%.
Defensively, the Thunder are forcing 16.0 turnovers per game and committed 20.5 fouls. They allow their opponents a 35.3% success rate from three-point range and rank 6th in the NBA for points allowed per game (107.0). The Thunder’s defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 43.1% (230 of 534) and yields an average of 44.5 rebounds per game, ranking 14th in the league for assists allowed, with 156 so far this season.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers secured a convincing win, defeating the Bucks 136-111. Cleveland dominated the boards, finishing with 56 rebounds (42 defensive, 14 offensive). They committed 12 turnovers but also made 8 steals. Milwaukee had 13 fouls, leading to 18 free throw attempts for the Cavaliers, who converted 12 for a success rate of 66.7%. Cleveland shot well beyond the arc, making 20 of their 46 attempts (43.5%). Overall, they finished the game shooting 52% (52 of 100), while allowing the Bucks to shoot 41% (41 of 100). The Cavaliers also shot 33.3% from distance (17 of 51) and 66.7% from the free-throw line (12 of 18). In terms of rebounding, they allowed Milwaukee to grab 45 boards, with 15 being offensive.
Evan Mobley was instrumental for the Cavaliers, scoring 27 points in 25 minutes on the court, shooting 68.8% from the floor (11 of 16), and also contributing 3 assists and 5 rebounds.
Cleveland stands at 4-2 for the season, averaging 21.2 fouls per game while shooting 77.2% from the free-throw line. They are one of the league leaders in assists, averaging 28.7 per game (4th in the NBA), and turn the ball over 15.0 times per contest. The Cavaliers have scored a total of 726 points this season (121.0 points per game) and average 48.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, Cleveland boasts a shooting percentage of 47.3%, placing them 9th in the league.
Defensively, the Cavaliers allow opponents a shooting percentage of 33.7% from three-point range (82 of 243) and an impressive 75.2% at the free-throw line. They permit an average of 28.3 assists and 45.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 24th and 19th in the league, respectively. Defensively, the Cavaliers rank 20th in points allowed per game with 116.0. They force opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 45.1% (11th in the league).
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Cleveland to Win
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