{"id":616820,"date":"2026-02-22T01:45:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T01:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/616820\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T01:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T01:45:20","slug":"cavs-at-thunder-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/616820\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavs at Thunder: How to watch, odds, and injury report"},"content":{"rendered":"

This was supposed to be a measuring stick game for the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>. They only play the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder twice. Even though this will be a good test, Oklahoma City\u2019s injuries keep this from being a marquee matchup<\/p>\n

The Thunder will be without their two best players in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ab strain) and Jaylin Williams (hamstring)<\/a>. They\u2019ll also be missing a great perimeter defender in Alex Caruso (ankle). That will take some of the luster off this contest.<\/p>\n

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The Thunder have really struggled offensively this season in lineups without Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Caruso. In those configurations, the Thunder have posted a 106.1 offensive rating<\/a> (4th percentile<\/a>). The defense is still formidable with a 107.9 defensive rating<\/a> (93rd percentile<\/a>), which has helped keep them afloat.<\/p>\n

This will be a good test for Cleveland\u2019s new-look offense with James Harden. The Thunder have still been elite on that end, thanks to their front court of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. However, they aren\u2019t the same team on offense. We\u2019ll see if the Cavs can take advantage.<\/p>\n

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Who:\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> (36-21) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14)<\/p>\n

Where: Paycom Center \u2013 Oklahoma City, OK<\/p>\n

When: Sun., Feb. 22 at 1 PM<\/p>\n

TV: ABC<\/p>\n

Point spread: Cavs -2<\/p>\n

Cavs injury report: Max Strus \u2013 OUT (foot), Tristan Enaruna \u2013 OUT (G League), Riley Minix \u2013 OUT (G League)<\/p>\n

Thunder injury report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander \u2013 OUT (ab strain), Jalen Williams \u2013 OUT (hamstring), Alex Caruso \u2013 OUT (ankle), Jay Mitchell \u2013 OUT (ankle), Thomas Sorber \u2013 OUT (knee)<\/p>\n

Cavs expected starting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n

Thunder expected starting lineup: Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein<\/p>\n

Previous matchup: Thunder defeat Cavs by 32 on Jan. 19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at both teams\u2019 impact stats via Cleaning the Glass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Offensive Rating<\/p>\n

Defensive Rating<\/p>\n

Net Rating<\/p>\n

Cavs<\/p>\n

118.3 (7th)<\/p>\n

113.9 (9th)<\/p>\n

+4.4 (8th)<\/p>\n

Thunder<\/p>\n

119.2 (4th)<\/p>\n

107 (1st)<\/p>\n

+12.2 (1st)<\/p>\n

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