Revised Title: Cavaliers-Thunder Rematch: Experts Predicting It to be a Preview of the Finals

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Last week, the Cavaliers defeated the Thunder 129-122 in a historic showdown of conference leaders; the thrilling game featured 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.

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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