Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 points secured a 124-116 victory for the Thunder over the Cavaliers.

November 5th - The Thunder narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 124-116 . Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 42 points , 4 rebounds , and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell added 23 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 27 points , 3 rebounds , and 6 assists, while James Harden contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers struggled from beyond the arc, their offense repeatedly stalled. The Thunder, thanks to a three-pointer from Stertz, extended their lead to 19 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led 37-20 . In the second quarter, the Thunder's lead surpassed 20 points, with Ajay Mitchell adding two more points on a fast break layup. The Cavaliers then relied on Harden hitting two consecutive three-pointers and scoring from the free-throw line, while the Thunder maintained their advantage through scoring from McCain and Stertz. Mobley hit a three-pointer before halftime. At halftime, the Thunder led 60-44.

After switching sides, Harden hit consecutive drives and three-pointers, and Mitchell scored on a fast break, narrowing the gap to 7 points for the Cavaliers. Alexander and Stertz responded promptly to help the Thunder regain control. The Cavaliers narrowed the gap to 6 points with Mobley's consecutive attacks on the paint. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 86-74 . In the final quarter, the Thunder extended their lead to 17 points. The Cavaliers relied on Hezonja and Thomas to hit consecutive three-pointers, and Mitchell scored consecutive points to cut the deficit to 4 points. The Thunder then stabilized the situation with two free throws from Alexander. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 124-116 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Donovan Mitchell 27 points, 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Harden 19 points, 9 rebounds , 6 assists; Mobley 16 points , 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Hezonja 12 points, 8 rebounds , 1 assist; Prockett 11 points , 1 rebound ; Merrill 10 points , 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Thomas 9 points , 1 rebound; Bryant 8 points; Enaruna 4 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Allen 1 rebound.

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 42 points , 4 rebounds, and 8 assists; Ajay Mitchell had 23 points, 7 rebounds , and 4 assists; Stertz had 16 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Kenrich Williams had 13 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Mara had 9 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; McCain had 9 points and 1 rebound; Caruso had 7 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Hartenstein had 3 points , 12 rebounds, and 4 assists .

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