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Cavaliers and Thunder Shine as Heat Struggles Continue

1/24/2025

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As the NBA season reaches its midpoint, the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) and Oklahoma City Thunder (36-7) are dominating their conferences. Under the guidance of new coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers are thriving, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is lighting up the court for the Thunder. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are in disarray with Jimmy Butler's trade request, and the Washington Wizards are mired in a painful 11-game losing streak.

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Story summary

As the NBA season reaches its midpoint, the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) and Oklahoma City Thunder (36-7) are dominating their conferences. Under the guidance of new coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers are thriving, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is lighting up the court for the Thunder. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are in disarray with Jimmy Butler's trade request, and the Washington Wizards are mired in a painful 11-game losing streak.