Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (01-19-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

As part of the 2026 MLK Day NBA schedule, the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to play the Cleveland Cavaliers. With a 35-8 record, OKC leads both the Western Conference and the NBA overall, despite a Saturday loss to Miami. Cleveland is currently 24-19 and seventh in the Eastern Conference after winning three of its previous four games. Cleveland still has Darius Garland (toe).

When the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers faced off within two weeks of one another a year ago, both teams were vying for the NBA's top record. It was an appointment to watch. As they continue this four-game road trip, the Thunders are looking to get back on track after the Heat ended their five-game winning run on Saturday in Miami.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - When and where to watch the game

The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder match will tip off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland at 2:30 p.m. ET on January 19. NBC, Peacock and FanDuel Sports OK will telecast the entire match, whereas Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for online users.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Expected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Craig Porter Jr.
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Jaylon Tyson
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen

Oklahoma City Thunder

PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Luguentz Dort
SF Alex Caruso
PF Chet Holmgren
C Jaylin Williams

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Dean Wade- Out (Knee)
• Sam Merrill- Out (Hand)
• Darius Garland- Out (Re-evaluated in the next 7-to-10 days after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right big toe sprain)
• Max Strus- Out (Foot)
• Chris Livingston- Out (Two-way contract with the Cavaliers)

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Jalen Williams- Out (Ruled out for Monday's game)
• Isaiah Hartenstein- Out (Calf)
• Nikola Topic- Out (Diagnosed with testicular cancer)
• Thomas Sorber- Out (Sustained a torn ACL in his right knee)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Prediction

On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to play the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two teams will play each other for the first time this season. The Thunder (35-8) lost to the Miami Heat 122-120 on Saturday without scoring a game-winning goal.

Despite having a productive 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unable to make any significant shots in the closing minutes. In the meantime, the Cavaliers (24-19) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-115 on Friday in a thrilling game. Jaylon Tyson scored 39 points, a career high. Evan Mobley's open slam was the game-winning goal.



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