The Thunder locker room has seen existential dread. Playoff losses to Dallas brought it closest. Wednesday’s 129-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers wasn’t that. Wednesday was the first time in a while that OKC was outplayed in a meaningful fourth quarter.

After the Cavaliers earned their 11th straight victory Wednesday night with a thrilling 129-122 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the most anticipated game of the regular season to date, Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson walked into the locker room and received a message from his players.

Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.