Cavaliers
ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday, November 4, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Thunder led 60-44 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 37-20.
Top performers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 42 points on 11-of-26 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 8 assists. Ajay Mitchell added 23 points and 7 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 6 assists. James Harden added 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Double-double: Evan Mobley (16 points and 10 rebounds).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 42 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 11-26 FG, 35 MIN
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 27 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 10-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 9-17 FG, 32 MIN
- James Harden (CLE): 19 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 5-16 FG, 35 MIN
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 16 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 7-15 FG, 33 MIN
- Bennett Stirtz (OKC): 16 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 6-9 FG, 22 MIN
Context
The Thunder improved to 6-2 with their second straight win, while the Cavaliers fell to 4-4, their second loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Thunder.
Up next: the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13; the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,203 at Paycom Center. Officials: John Goble, Jonathan Sterling and John Butler.