Cavs clap back against Thunder with 120-112 win; three takeaways

OKLAHOMA CITY– The new Cavaliers avenged another ghost of past Cavaliers on Tuesday night, topping the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-112.

It was the most points any team has put up against the Thunder on their home court this season.

With the win, the Cavs are currently on a four-game winning streak, and swept their three road games ahead of the All-Star break– a thought that was nearly unthinkable a week ago.

Here are three takeaways from the latest win.

1. Bench mob 2.0

The Cavs’ bench has been great all season, averaging 41.5 points per game coming into Tuesday. Over the last three games, they have now scored 50 or more points, adding in 51 tonight.

Both Rodney Hood and Jordan Clarkson had 14,…