Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 43-point performance led the Thunder to a narrow 117-112 victory over the Cavaliers.

November 3rd - The Thunder narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 117-112 . Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 43 points , 4 rebounds , and 8 assists, while Ajay Mitchell added 20 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 17 points , 5 rebounds , and 11 assists, and Isiah Thomas contributed 17 points, 4 rebounds , and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers took a 9-5 lead. The Thunder relied on Alexander's drives to score, while Kenrich Williams hit consecutive three -pointers. The Cavaliers then regained their composure thanks to outside shooting from Mitchell and Plockter. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers led 30-26 . In the second quarter, the Thunder went on an offensive surge and took the lead. The Cavaliers attempted to catch up through outside shooting from Mitchell and Stertz, but Alexander continued to attack the basket with his individual skills. At halftime, the Thunder led 59-51 .

After switching sides, the Cavaliers narrowed the gap to 4 points. The Thunder then relied on three-pointers from Jalin Williams , Alexander, and Stertz, while the Cavaliers kept the score close through Hezonja's consecutive scores. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 90-84 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers once narrowed the gap to 1 point. After Mobley's dunk, the Cavaliers took a 108-105 lead, but Alexander immediately hit a jump shot to tie the game. In the decisive moments, Alexander hit a crucial fadeaway three-pointer to help the Thunder regain the initiative. Ultimately, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 117-112 .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 43 points , 4 rebounds, and 8 assists; Ajay Mitchell had 20 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Kenrich Williams had 12 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Mara had 10 points and 9 rebounds; Stertz had 9 points and 2 rebounds; Pivi had 8 points and 5 rebounds; McCain had 7 points , 8 rebounds, and 2 assists; Hartenstein had 5 points , 14 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Jerin Williams had 3 points , 3 rebounds, and 2 assists .

Cavaliers player statistics

Donovan Mitchell 17 points , 5 rebounds, 11 assists; Thomas 17 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Mobley 16 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Allen 14 points , 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Harden 14 points , 4 rebounds , 6 assists ; Hezonja 12 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Plockter 10 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Merrill 8 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Bryant 4 points

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