The Cleveland Cavaliers beat down the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, 108-98. LeBron James led the way with 34 points on 11 of 25 from the field, including seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. Kyrie Irving had 21 points on 9 of 21 from the field and added six assists. Kevin Love had 19 points on 6 of 10 from the field, including 13 rebounds and five three-pointers. Tristan Thompson had 10 points and a season-high 16 rebounds off the bench. 

The Cavaliers held the Thunder to only 98 points on 39.4 percent from the field and 33 percent from three. The Cavs shot a solid 44 percent on 16 of 36 from three. They are now on a six-game winning streak, as they are one of the hottest teams in the East right now by taking care of business and are more locked in on defense. The Cavaliers had some really bad home losses earlier in the season but have played extremely well at home lately, winning four in a row during this six-game streak, with two of them coming against the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder, two elite teams. 

For the Thunder, Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points on 12 of 23 from the field while adding six rebounds and nine assists. Russell Westbrook had 22 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists but shot very poorly, going 7 of 26 from the field. Serge Ibaka notched a double-double with 15 points on 6 of 16 from the field and 10 rebounds to go with two blocks. Dion Waiters had 14 points off the pine but was only 5 of 15 from the field. 

The Thunder only shot 39.4 percent from the field and other than Kevin Durant, the rest of the team was abysmal from the field. The Thunder is only 22-22 on the season and is 10th place in the Western Conference. 

The Thunder is expected to make the playoffs, but it may not be easy for them. The Suns, who are eighth place in the West, have played well of late and the West is much deeper. The Thunder may have to win around 48-50 games to make the playoffs. 

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