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NBA WEEKLY PREVIEW

Nov 2 – Nov 8 · 2026–27

Your week.
Your Cavaliers.

Every matchup. The players you follow.
A little more reason to watch.

4 games this weekDonovan Mitchell in focus
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At a glance

Season record4–4
Latest final · Nov 4L 116–124vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 2 · FINALvs. ThunderL 112–117
Last 5 vs. opponent: 1–4
L 113–121L 104–136L 114–134W 129–122L 120–128
Nov 4 · FINALat ThunderL 116–124
Last 5 vs. opponent: 1–4
L 112–117L 113–121L 104–136L 114–134W 129–122
Nov 7vs. Knicks
Last 5 vs. opponent: 3–2
W 109–94L 124–126L 111–119W 108–102W 124–105

Head-to-head scores are from your team’s perspective, newest first. Regular-season meetings only.

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4 games to shape the week

Your Cavaliers play home against Oklahoma City Thunder; away at Oklahoma City Thunder; home against Philadelphia 76ers; home against New York Knicks. The latest regular-season result was a loss 116–124 against Oklahoma City Thunder. Use it as a starting point for the week’s watch, rather than a prediction.

The useful comparison this week is how Cavaliers handle each setting: getting into their offense, finishing defensive possessions and finding a reliable late-game shot. The matchup histories below add context; they do not determine what happens next.

  • At home against Thunder: watch the quality of the shots in a close finish.
  • On the road against Thunder: watch the quality of the shots in a close finish.
  • At home against 76ers: watch the quality of the shots in a close finish.
  • At home against Knicks: watch the quality of the shots in a close finish.

The week ahead

ALL TIMES EASTERN
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
VS
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder

Final · 112–117 · NBCSN

Cavaliers vs. Thunder

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LAST 5 HEAD-TO-HEAD1–4Cavaliers · regular season
LAST MEETING113–121Cavaliers lost · 2026-02-22
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The Cavaliers are 1–4 in these 5 regular-season meetings. The latest was a 8-point loss. Watch whether the new matchup follows a similar pattern.

Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
AT
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder

Final · 116–124 · KSBI, Thunder App, DAZN CLE

Cavaliers at Thunder

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LAST 5 HEAD-TO-HEAD1–4Cavaliers · regular season
LAST MEETING112–117Cavaliers lost · 2026-11-02
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The Cavaliers are 1–4 in these 5 regular-season meetings. The latest was a 5-point loss. Keep that close finish in mind when reading the series record.

Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
VS
Philadelphia 76ers76ers

Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM Eastern · Prime Video, ERADM

Cavaliers vs. 76ers

Rocket Arena

LAST 5 HEAD-TO-HEAD4–1Cavaliers · regular season
LAST MEETING106–114Cavaliers lost · 2026-10-22
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The Cavaliers are 4–1 in these 5 regular-season meetings. The latest was a 8-point loss. Watch whether the new matchup follows a similar pattern.

Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
VS
New York KnicksKnicks

Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM Eastern · NBA TV, DAZN CLE

Cavaliers vs. Knicks

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LAST 5 HEAD-TO-HEAD3–2Cavaliers · regular season
LAST MEETING109–94Cavaliers won · 2026-02-24
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The Cavaliers are 3–2 in these 5 regular-season meetings. The latest was a 15-point win. Watch whether the new matchup follows a similar pattern.

Your player spotlight

Donovan Mitchell

19.7PTS
4REB
6.7AST

Regular season averages · 3 recent appearances

Donovan Mitchell

The story beyond Mitchell’s points

Donovan Mitchell recorded 27 PTS · 3 REB · 6 AST on 2026-11-04. Across 3 recent regular season appearances in this sample, he averaged 19.7 points, 4 rebounds and 6.7 assists. This describes the available sample, not a forecast.

In the week ahead, follow how he gets involved before checking his final scoring total. Does his involvement change between home and road games, or when an opponent pressures the ball? Compare the opportunities he gets with the decisions he makes.

One thing to watch: Follow his touches, shot choices and the opportunities he creates for teammates.

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Your week, at your pace

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