Thunder vs. Cavaliers: Three biggest questions ahead of rematch between NBA's two best teams

Here's what you need to know ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated rematch

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Cavaliers vs. Thunder odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 16 best bets from proven model

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Cavaliers vs. Thunder score, takeaways: How Cleveland exploited OKC's defense in biggest win of the season

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Cavaliers beat Thunder in clash of NBA's top teams

The NBA's best offense beat the NBA's best defense, in a game with 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.
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Thunder vs. Cavaliers odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 8 best bets from proven model

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NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers-Thunder is a battle of the best two teams, but who's No. 1?

Cleveland and Oklahoma City are on pace to win 73 and 70 games, respectively, and will face each other for the first time this season on Wednesday night.
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NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40

Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power Rankings
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