A Preview of the NBA Finals? Experts Label Cavaliers-Thunder Rematch as a Potential Championship Showdown

Last week, the Cavaliers made history by outscoring the Thunder 129-122 in a highly anticipated face-off between conference leaders. The nail-biting game saw an impressive 30 lead changes, with neither team holding a double-digit lead at any point.

Thursday’s rematch in Oklahoma City has the hoops world buzzing again.

Check out the top reactions to last week’s instant classic and chatter around this highly anticipated rematch – leading with a bold prediction from Shaq.

HEADLINES:

What to watch this week in the NBA: Pacers, Kings rising, Cavs-Thunder get a rematch – Steven Louis Goldstein, The AthleticCavaliers at the zenith – Tom Ziller, SubstackNBA Twitter amazed by exciting Thunder vs. Cavaliers game – Clemente Almanza, YahooTakeaways from Cavs-Thunder, the game of the year in the NBA — NBA Insiders, ESPN.comCleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley figures out his basketball role — Branson Wright, Andscape

PODCASTS:

Cavs prove they are legit title contenders & imagining a Wemby-Zion pairing in San Antonio — The Kevin O’Connor ShowLISTEN: Talking Thunder-Cavaliers Rematch, Cason Wallace and OKC’s Finals Chances – Sports IllustratedCavs Best Team In The NBA, Zion’s Future, Jimmy Butler Drama — KG CertifiedThunder-Cavs Lives Up To The Hype, Our All-Star Selection Outlook — The Hoop CollectiveCavs vs. Thunder; Game of the Year | Giannis vs. Wemby — The Athletic NBA DailyThunder-Cavaliers Lived Up To The Hype — No Dunks

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