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Cavs Extend Streak, Thunder`s Gilgeous-Alexander Shines

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their impressive form, extending their win streak to 11 games with a thrilling 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup was historic, marking the first time in NBA history that two teams from different conferences with win percentages above .850 faced off this late in the season. The Cavaliers, boasting a league-best record of 32-4, showcased their depth with seven players scoring in double figures. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 25 points in a closely contested game that featured eight ties and 30 lead changes.

In other action, the Detroit Pistons maintained their undefeated record in 2025, improving to 19-18 after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Malik Beasley was the standout performer for the Pistons, scoring 23 points, while Cade Cunningham added 13 points along with five rebounds and five assists. The Indiana Pacers secured their fourth consecutive win, overcoming the Chicago Bulls 129-113, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 26 points and Tyrese Haliburton contributing 16 points and 13 assists.

The New York Knicks ended their three-game losing streak by defeating the Toronto Raptors 112-98. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each scored 27 points, with Towns also grabbing 13 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks showcased their dominance against the San Antonio Spurs, winning 121-105. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a standout performance with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most double-doubles in Bucks history. Damian Lillard also made significant contributions with 26 points and 8 assists.

The Philadelphia 76ers edged out the Washington Wizards 109-103, thanks to Tyrese Maxey's 29-point performance, which included the go-ahead bucket with just 24 seconds remaining. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets, despite the absence of Nikola Jokić, defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103, with Jamal Murray scoring 21 points.

Looking ahead, the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, with the Thunder favored by 3 points in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Golden State Warriors recently triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies, but are now dealing with an injury to Jonathan Kuminga, who sprained his right ankle and is expected to miss some time.

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