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Brian Windhorst Hails Cavs vs. Thunder as the Best Regular Season Game in 20+ Years

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst heaped praise upon the recent matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, calling it “as high a level as I’ve seen in the regular season in my 20+ years covering the NBA.”

The recent clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder left a lasting impression on many, including renowned NBA analyst Brian Windhorst.

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A Tweet reads,

“Brian Windhorst on Cavs vs. Thunder last night: “This was an advertisement of NBA regular season basketball at its best. That was as high as a level as I’ve seen in the regular season in my 20+ years covering the NBA… if you didn’t love that game, you don’t love basketball.””

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A Clash of Titans

The highly anticipated game lived up to the hype, with both teams entering the matchup on impressive win streaks. The Cavaliers, led by Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, managed to snap the Thunder’s 15-game win streak with a thrilling 129-122 victory. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the lead changing hands 30 times and the teams combining for 84 points in the third quarter alone.

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Brian Windhorst’s High Praise

Brian Windhorst

Windhorst, appearing on ESPN’s “Get Up!” the following morning, expressed his admiration for the game’s high level of play. He highlighted the third quarter as particularly masterful, noting that it was the best regular-season basketball he had seen in his career. The intensity and execution from both teams made it a memorable contest.

Key Performances

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 25 points, while Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 12 rebounds. On the Thunder’s side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 31 points and nine assists, and Isaiah Hartenstein nearly recorded a triple-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The game showcased the talents of both teams and provided fans with a thrilling spectacle.

 

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