Full Focus And First-Half Dominance Lead OKC To Triumph Over Cavs In Rematch

Full Focus And First-Half Dominance Lead OKC To Triumph Over Cavs In Rematch


Full Focus And First-Half Dominance Lead OKC To Triumph Over Cavs In Rematch

The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-112 on Saturday night in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals. The Thunder were led by Russell Westbrook, who had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Kevin Durant added 28 points, and Serge Ibaka had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Thunder got off to a hot start, shooting 53.8% from the field in the first half. They led by as many as 19 points in the second quarter and took a 64-47 lead into halftime.

The Cavaliers fought back in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 85-79 heading into the fourth quarter. But the Thunder held on in the fourth quarter, making key plays down the stretch to secure the win.

Full Focus” Leads to Strong Start

The Thunder came into the game with a lot of motivation, as they were looking to avenge their loss to the Cavaliers in last year’s NBA Finals. They also wanted to prove that they could beat the Cavaliers without Kevin Durant, who missed the game with a sprained ankle.

The Thunder played with great focus and intensity from the start of the game. They were hitting shots, rebounding the ball, and playing defense with a lot of energy. They got off to a quick start and never looked back.

First-Half Dominance Sets the Tone

The Thunder’s first-half dominance was the key to their victory. They played with great energy and efficiency on both ends of the floor. They shot the ball well, rebounded the ball well, and played defense with a lot of intensity.

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The Thunder’s first-half dominance set the tone for the rest of the game. The Cavaliers were never able to fully recover from the Thunder’s strong start. The Thunder were able to hold on for the win and get some revenge for last year’s NBA Finals loss.

Key Plays Down the Stretch

The Thunder made several key plays down the stretch to secure the win. With the game tied at 105 with just over two minutes remaining, Russell Westbrook hit a jumper to give the Thunder a two-point lead.

After the Cavaliers missed a shot on their next possession, Kevin Durant hit a jumper to give the Thunder a four-point lead. The Cavaliers never got any closer, and the Thunder held on for the win.

Conclusion

The Thunder’s victory over the Cavaliers was a great team win. They played with great focus and intensity from the start of the game and never let up.

The Thunder’s first-half dominance set the tone for the rest of the game. They were able to hold on for the win and get some revenge for last year’s NBA Finals loss.

The Thunder’s victory is a reminder that they are still a championship contender. They have a lot of talent and experience, and they are playing with a lot of confidence.


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