Cavaliers seek rematch win at Thunder with Holmgren, Williams out

The Cleveland Cavaliers (4-3) and their sixth-ranked offense visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (5-2) on Wednesday night, two days after a 117-112 home loss, with Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams out for the Thunder.

The Cavaliers post an offensive rating of 114.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 55.2, seventh in the league. Oklahoma City's defense, 11th at 107.7, faces steady pressure from every spot.

The Thunder's trouble is at the other end. Their offensive rating of 108 ranks 21st and their effective field goal percentage of 49.4 is 27th. They rank 29th in three-point rate and 28th in free throw rate, which leaves few easy points.

One edge favors the home side. Cleveland forces turnovers on just 11.2% of opponents' possessions, 29th in the league, and the Thunder rank fourth in ball security.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries Oklahoma City at 28.4 points a game and makes 87.5% of his free throws. Isaiah Hartenstein grabs 9.9 rebounds, 3.7 on the offensive end.

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland at 21.9 points a game on 46.8% shooting. James Harden runs the offense with 6.3 assists, and Jarrett Allen pulls down 8.7 rebounds.

Both rosters are thin. Cleveland is without Peyton Watson, who leads the team with 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals a game and is expected back Friday, November 6. Jaylon Tyson is also out until Friday, and Nae'Qwan Tomlin and two reserve centers sit as well.

Oklahoma City's list runs longer. Holmgren, who blocks three shots a game, is out until Saturday, January 2. Williams and Cason Wallace are out until Tuesday, March 2. Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic are also out, and Jaylin Williams is questionable.

Before Monday, the Thunder lost 119-98 at Houston and 120-96 at Dallas. Cleveland arrived off a 136-111 win at Milwaukee.

Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. Sportsbooks' prices give the Thunder a 55% chance to win, while the Keel Stats projection, built on the players available, leans Cleveland at 52%.