Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Oklahoma City Thunder 121
NBA · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 121–113 on 2026-02-22 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:10 swung win probability 89% → 56%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 40 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:10 swung win probability 89% → 56%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q1 25-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 4:50 (win probability 82% → 99% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 15–0 | Q1 4:50 | 82% → 99% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q3 9:10 | 89% → 56% |