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The Oklahoma City Thunder took its seventh loss of the season to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, leaving the team at a 34-7 record heading into Sunday nig

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.

The OKC Thunder set a franchise record for longest winning streak this season. Here's a look back at OKC's impressive 15-game winning streak. 🏀

The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing host to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday with each time submitting lengthy injury reports ahead of this contest. The Thunder a

The Thunder have plenty of options. None will equate to Hartenstein but enough to survive this upcoming stretch. OKC has flexed its rubber-band-esque ability to stretch and transform its identity. It will be asked to do so again.

The Mavs are coming off a last-second loss to the Pelicans that included a controversial missed goaltending call.

"The Rematch" resulted in the Cavaliers' worst loss. Trailing by as many as 42 points, Cleveland's league-best offense suddenly stopped producing points. Donovan Mitchell continues to struggle against the Thunder. Meanwhile, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen were no-shows.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 20. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.