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Cavaliers vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on February 22, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
| Thunder | 40 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 20 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 13 REB Jarrett Allen
- 9 AST James Harden
Thunder
- 22 PTS Isaiah Joe
- 15 REB Chet Holmgren
- 10 AST Cason Wallace
Cavaliers vs Thunder Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade FC | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9-19 | 0-6 | 2-3 | -1 |
| Evan Mobley F | 25 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -3 |
| James Harden G | 33 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8-14 | 3-7 | 1-2 | -13 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 28 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 3-6 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sam Merrill G | 28 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 6-10 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-2 | 4-4 | -3 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 15 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Keon Ellis G | 23 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren FC | 34 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5-14 | 1-4 | 6-9 | +17 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 30 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6-13 | 6-11 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein CF | 25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +23 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 35 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 0-2 | +1 |
| Cason Wallace G | 33 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7-17 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jared McCain G | 15 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Jaylin Williams F | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 3-5 | 1-2 | -17 |
| Aaron Wiggins G | 22 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Kenrich Williams GF | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Nikola Topic G | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
Cavaliers vs Thunder Recap
Oklahoma City beat Cleveland 121-113 with a 15-point first quarter that set the tone. The Thunder improved to 44-14 while the Cavaliers fell to 36-22.
Oklahoma City led 40-25 after the first quarter and held a 9-point advantage at halftime. Cleveland clawed back to within 3 by the end of the third quarter, but the Thunder pulled away in the fourth. Oklahoma City made 21 of 41 three-pointers while Cleveland made 13 of 39.
Isaiah Joe led the Thunder with 22 points. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 for Cleveland, and Jarrett Allen grabbed 13 rebounds. Chet Holmgren pulled down 15 rebounds for Oklahoma City, and Cason Wallace dished 10 assists.
The number to know: 32 assists for the Thunder. They moved the ball more efficiently than Cleveland's 28, creating cleaner looks from deep.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 43-89 | Field Goals | 42-86 |
| 48.3% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 13-39 | 3-Pointers | 21-41 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 51.2% |
| 14-19 | Free Throws | 16-25 |
| 73.7% | FT % | 64.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 28 | Assists | 32 |
| 9 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 22 | Fouls | 19 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 55.6% | 14.9% | 27.9% | 0.157 |
 Thunder | 61.0% | 14.2% | 28.9% | 0.186 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Thunder Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, February 22, 20261:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Hornets 118-113 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Nets 112-84 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-113 Feb 11, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 119-117 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Kings 132-126 Feb 7, 2026
Thunder last 5
- W vs Nets 105-86 Feb 20, 2026
- L vs Bucks 93-110 Feb 12, 2026
- W @ Suns 136-109 Feb 11, 2026
- W @ Lakers 119-110 Feb 9, 2026
- L vs Rockets 106-112 Feb 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 19, 2026 Thunder @ Cavaliers 136-104
More NBA Games on Feb 22, 2026
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3104
Atlanta Hawks2-1115Top: Johnson 26 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1117
Golden State Warriors0-3128Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 20 REB, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1122
Milwaukee Bucks0-394Top: Quickley 32 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2134
Indiana Pacers2-1130Top: Siakam 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1129
Washington Wizards2-1112Top: Ball 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1111
Los Angeles Lakers3-089Top: Brown 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0108Top: Maxey 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-177Top: Clingan 23 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3105
Chicago Bulls1-299Top: Towns 28 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Los Angeles Clippers1-2109Top: Leonard 37 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Thunder host the Suns Oct 26.
Cavaliers vs Thunder FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Thunder on Feb 22, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Isaiah Joe led the Thunder with 22 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Thunder records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 36-22 and the Thunder were 44-14 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Thunder?
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 for the Cavaliers. Isaiah Joe scored 22 for the Thunder.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Thunder season series?
The Thunder lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Thunder game?
The Thunder beat the Cavaliers 136-104 on Jan 19, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Thunder played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Thunder?
Cavaliers-Thunder: Q1 25-40, Q2 30-24, Q3 31-25, Q4 27-32.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Thunder?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Thunder host the Suns on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.