Thunder
CavaliersThe Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday, November 2, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.
The Thunder led 59-48 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 33-18.
Top performers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 43 points on 14-of-35 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 8 assists. Ajay Mitchell added 20 points and 5 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Meleek Thomas added 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-double: Donovan Mitchell (17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 43 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST, 14-35 FG, 39 MIN
- Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 20 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 7-16 FG, 35 MIN
- Meleek Thomas (CLE): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 7-16 FG, 26 MIN
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST, 6-17 FG, 36 MIN
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 16 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 6-11 FG, 33 MIN
- Jarrett Allen (CLE): 14 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 5-10 FG, 28 MIN
Context
The Thunder improved to 5-2, while the Cavaliers fell to 4-3. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13; the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,432 at Rocket Arena. Officials: Dedric Taylor, Marc Davis and Sean Corbin.