In their win over the Thunder, the Cavs finally put to rest any remaining doubt, criticism, or concern about their status as a contender.

The superteams era is over. Deep rosters, versatile lineups and a relentless style of play are proving to be the best path to success.

The Cavs and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a game that lived up to its billing as the most anticipated matchup of the regular season. Featuring the No. 1 offense against the No. 1 defense and the top teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences,

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been overlooked, ignored and doubted by many this season. That’s why defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in a nationally televised game was so crucial. It was a meeting between the two teams with the best records in the league.

Amid the constant debate over NBA ratings, Wednesday's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder showed that audiences will still tune in for big games.

The Cleveland Cavs’ and Oklahoma City Thunder’s showdown between the NBA’s supremacy didn’t disappoint regarding ratings. NBA fans on social media responded to the matchup, which ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game win streak while extending Cleveland’s to 11 in a 129-122 slugfest.

I’d sign up for seven games of Cavs vs. Thunder. In today’s SI:AM: ✅ NFL playoff picks 🏈 Historic CFP coaching matchup 📝 MLB signing predictions June is still a long way away, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking more and more like an NBA Finals–caliber team.