Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 136-104 win over Cavaliers

Jan. 19, 2026, 6:01 p.m. CT

Jan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fouls Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a monstrous second half to run away with a 136-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The reigning NBA champions torched the nets with an unreal night from the outside.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 30 points and three assists. Chet Holmgren looked like an All-Star with 28 points and eight rebounds. Lu Dort scored 18 points. Isaiah Joe had 16 points off the bench.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell was quiet with 19 points on 18 shot attempts. Evan Mobley only had 16 points and seven rebounds. Jarrett Allen had a forgettable 16 points and nine rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 32-point win over the Cavaliers:

Jan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) and center Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and center Chet Holmgren (7) celebrate after a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson argues a call with referee Brandon Adair (67) during the second against the Oklahoma City Thunder half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrate after a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks on during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) controls the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) and forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) and forward De'andre Hunter (12) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJan 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesCLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Referee Ed Malloy #7 talks with forward De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around guard Craig Porter Jr. #9 and forward Nae'qwan Tomlin #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over forward Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Center Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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