For the game, they will be without their best player, as Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out. Via Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com: "Donovan Mitchell is OUT for the #Cavs in tonight’s second game of a back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors.

Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers against the Thunder in a battle of the NBA’s top two teams Wednesday night (7 p.m. ET on ESPN).

Ultimately, Donovan Mitchell decided an organizational leap required sacrifice. He needed to take a step back so others could step forward. Evan Mobley specifically.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' game-sealing bucket in Wednesday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder exemplified what makes them so great.

The Cleveland Cavaliers dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder's historically great defense on Wednesday by leaning on their playmaking skill.

After logging 35 minutes against the Thunder on Wednesday, Mitchell will sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Thursday. Caris LeVert and Max Strus will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited Cavs’ Jarrett Allen for his dominating performance leading Donovan Mitchell and the team in Wednesday’s loss. Following one of the more entertaining games between two small-market teams, a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander about its significance.

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.

Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers was on the verge of losing a crucial teammate during the incredible 2024-2025 NBA campaign due to a potential trade. Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a sensational NBA season,

Comes up empty from distance

The Cavaliers are beginning their campaign to send four players to the NBA All-Star Game as voting totals trail the success they've had this year.