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Pregame Primer: Thunder (43-14) vs. Cavaliers (36-21)

All the essentials for Thunder (43-14) vs. Cavaliers (36-21): tip time, broadcast info, odds, injuries, and likely starters.
Pregame Primer: Thunder (43-14) vs. Cavaliers (36-21)

Game Details

  • Date: February 22, 2026
  • Tip Time: 12:00 PM CT
  • Location: Paycom Center
  • TV: ABC
  • Line: CLE -4.5
  • Season Series: OKC leads season (1-0)

Injury Report

OKC Cavaliers
  • Alex Caruso - OUT (Left Ankle Sprain)
  • Ajay Mitchell - OUT (Left Ankle Sprain)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - OUT (Abdomen Strain)
  • Jalen Williams - OUT (Right Hamstring Strain)
  • Thomas Sorber - OFS (Right Knee Surgery)
  • Max Strus - OUT (Left Foot Surgery)

Likely Starters

OKC Cavaliers
  • Cason Wallace
  • Luguentz Dort
  • Aaron Wiggins
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Isaiah Hartenstein
  • James Harden
  • Donovan Mitchell
  • Dean Wade
  • Evan Mobley
  • Jarrett Allen

Published by:

Daily Thunder Staff

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