Last night delivered one of the most surprising results of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder deconstructed the Cleveland Cavaliers in a dominant 134-114 v

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to make his MVP case with a dazzling 40 points and eight assists in just 29 minutes. Luguentz Dort dominated at both ends — his season-high 22 points and six 3s told just part of the story — and after Thursday’s game both the Thunder and Cavs have identical 34-6 records. But a much larger statement was made.

The first Cavaliers-Thunder matchup was one of the games of the year, Cleveland winning at home. The rematch was less exciting, OKC winning a blowout.