The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. This will be the second matchup between the two squads in the 2026-27 regular season. Last time, OKC enjoyed a much-needed win on Nov. 2.
That means, yes — this is the second straight matchup between the two teams in this baseball-style series. The Thunder (5-2) are at the acceptance stage of their current injury situation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shouldered them to a 117-112 win over the Cavaliers on Monday. He had 43 points on 35 shot attempts.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (4-3) had a frustrating 117-112 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Donovan Mitchell was quiet with 17 points and 11 assists. James Harden was the same with 14 points and six assists.
Here's how to watch the Thunder's
game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Cavaliers vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Thunder+, KSBI
Start time: 7 p.m. CT
Where to watch Cavaliers vs. Thunder on livestream
Watch Cavaliers vs. Thunder live on Thunder+
Cavaliers vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (ankle surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (shoulder surgery) is out. Chet Holmgren (knee injury recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (back spasms) is questionable. Nikola Topic (back surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (knee surgery) is out.
Cavaliers: Peyton Watson (hamstring tightness/soreness) is out. Jaylon Tyson (ankle sprain) is out. Nae'Qwan Tomlin (back stress reaction) is out. Khalifa Diop (G League assignment) is out. Ernest Udeh Jr. (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Jared McCain
- Ajay Mitchell
- Kenrich Williams
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell
- James Harden
- Sam Merrill
- Evan Mobley
- Jarrett Allen
Cavaliers vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds
Thunder 113, Cavaliers 107: Back at home, the Thunder should get a much-needed morale boost. It's been an emotionally-exhausting road trip, but I think OKC is ready to survive these next two months with several top names out. Gilgeous-Alexander will continue his tour of being a shot-hungry NBA superstar. He understands that's their best shot to keep their head above water. Caruso's return should also provide a defensive boost. Role players typically shoot better in their home gym, so I think the Thunder will get a surprising two-game sweep here over the inconsistent Cavaliers.
ODDS: Thunder by 2.5 points
O/U: 227.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2026-27 schedule
- Friday, Nov. 6: at Grizzlies
- Saturday, Nov. 7: vs. Wizards
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: at Trail Blazers
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