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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on December 26, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. A.J. Mast, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Indiana Pacers

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738989786375AFP__20241227__2190871292__v1__Preview__OklahomaCityThunderVIndianaPacers.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on December 26, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. A.J. Mast, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on December 26, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. <em>A.J. Mast, NBAE via Getty Images/AFP/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>LOS ANGELES -- The pace-setting Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to victories to maintain their grip on the NBA conference standings on Friday.</p><p>Oklahoma City extended their lead at the top of the Western Conference table, improving to 41-9 for the season after blowing past the Toronto Raptors 121-109.</p><p>The Thunder welcomed back center Chet Holmgren from injury following a 39-game absence after suffering a pelvic fracture in November. Holmgren made four blocks in a 22-minute display.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder scoring with 27 points, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 25 despite sitting out the fourth quarter.</p><p>In Washington, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley combined for 60 points to give Cleveland their sixth win in seven games against a Washington Wizards line-up who threatened an upset after an inspired performance from Jordan Poole.</p><p>Wizards ace Poole finished with 45 points but it was not enough to stop the Cavaliers pulling away to complete a 134-124 victory.</p><p>Mitchell led Cleveland&#x27;s scoring with 33 points while Mobley added 27. Darius Garland made five three-pointers on his way to a 23-point performance.</p><p>The Cavaliers improved to 42-10 to maintain their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference ahead of the Boston Celtics, who trail by six games with a 36-16 record.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hhEKBxcipgo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>A wild ending in Charlotte saw the Hornets hang on for a dramatic 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs after Miles Bridges drained a three-pointer with 1.4secs remaining.</p><p>San Antonio thought they had snatched a sensational win however when new De&#x27;Aaron Fox nailed a buzzer-beating basket as time ran out.</p><p>The score was initially given but replay footage showed Fox just failed to release the ball before the buzzer sounded to give Charlotte a win that saw them improve to 13-36.</p><p>Bridges led Charlotte scoring with 25 points while LaMelo Ball added 24 with 10 assists. Stephon Castle led the Spurs scoring with 33 points, with Fox adding 22.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QMAo1n2xjJ0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In Atlanta, the Milwaukee Bucks squandered a 21-point lead early in the third quarter to lose 115-110 against the Hawks.</p><p>Trae Young led the Atlanta scoring with 24 points on a night when seven Hawks players cracked double figures.</p><p>The game swung in Atlanta&#x27;s favor after a dominant third quarter which saw the hosts outscore Milwaukee 37-17 to erase their double-digit deficit.</p><p>The Brooklyn Nets meanwhile grabbed only their 18th win of the season with a 102-86 victory over the Miami Heat.</p><p>Miami looked poised for victory after leading for most of the first three quarters. But the Nets turned the contest on its head by outscoring the visitors 31-9 in the fourth quarter to complete victory.</p><div><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></div>

<p>The pace-setting Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to victories to maintain their grip on the NBA conference standings on Friday.</p>

The pace-setting Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to victories to maintain their grip on the NBA conference standings on Friday.

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NBA-leading Cavaliers, Thunder roll on with victories

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