Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 121-113 win over Cavaliers

Feb. 22, 2026, 5:24 p.m. CT

Feb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder had one of their best showings of the season with a 121-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The short-handed squad slowed down one of the NBA’s hottest teams.

Chet Holmgren had 17 points and 15 rebounds. Cason Wallace finished with 20 points and 10 assists. Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and had five steals. Isaiah Hartenstein tallied 13 points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell was quiet with 20 points and five assists. James Harden was limited to 20 points and nine assists. Jarrett Allen had 11 points and 13 rebounds. Evan Mobley scored 15 points.

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

Feb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) and center Evan Mobley (4) defend during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) screams as he watches his team play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), forward Jaylin Williams (6) and the Thunder bench celebrate after watching their team score against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after his team scores against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) reacts after a foul against him during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault gestures to an official before a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reacts after watching his team in a defensive play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of the official game ball during the second half between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) reaches to save the ball from going out of bounds during a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) goes up for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) and forward Dean Wade (32) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks down the court before a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) moves the ball down the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić (44) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) goes up for a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) shoots a three point basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesFeb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) passes around Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounds during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks a shot by Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to game play from the bench during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to play during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to pass around Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball around Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder protects the ball from Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder signals to the bench after a three point shot during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: An Oklahoma City Thunder hat sits courtside prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: A view of the center court logo prior to the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 22: A view of practice balls courtside prior to the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

© 2026 okcthunderwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.