The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. This will be the second matchup between the two squads in the 2026-27 regular season. Last time, OKC enjoyed a much-needed win on Nov. 2.

That means, yes — this is the second straight matchup between the two teams in this baseball-style series. The Thunder (5-2) are at the acceptance stage of their current injury situation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shouldered them to a 117-112 win over the Cavaliers on Monday. He had 43 points on 35 shot attempts.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (4-3) had a frustrating 117-112 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Donovan Mitchell was quiet with 17 points and 11 assists. James Harden was the same with 14 points and six assists.

The Thunder are slowly learning to handle their new NBA reality. Jalen Williams (ankle surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (shoulder surgery) is out. Chet Holmgren (knee injury recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (back spasms) is questionable. Nikola Topic (back surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (knee surgery) is out.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are without the same group. Peyton Watson (hamstring tightness/soreness) is out. Jaylon Tyson (ankle sprain) is out. Nae'Qwan Tomlin (back stress reaction) is out. Khalifa Diop (G League assignment) is out. Ernest Udeh Jr. (G League two-way) is out.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.