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It’ll be interesting to see which identity is able to better sustain success once the postseason is here. Throw in the possibility of a rematch in the NBA Finals, and how either team adjusts away from its identity could be the difference between winning it all or being disappointed by season’s end.

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks (22-19) square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-6) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Friday, January 17 at 8:30 PM ET.Their last time

The last time these two teams faced off in Cleveland, it was a back-and-forth battle. With 30 total lead changes and eight ties throughout the game, the Thunder and

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of last week's incredible contest between these two teams. The OKC Thunder will be fighting an uphill battle with injuries in this game and are in danger of being swept.