Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43 as Thunder beat Cavaliers 117-112
The gist
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to beat Cleveland 117-112.
It ends OKC's two-game skid despite missing several starters; the teams meet again Wednesday.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points, attempting 35 shots and making 11 of 12 free throws, and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds left as OKC won 117-112 in Cleveland.
- Nov 2, 2026The fourth quarter had eight ties and eight lead changes; after Cleveland's Sam Merrill missed a corner shot, Ajay Mitchell made two free throws with 15.4 seconds remaining.
- Nov 2, 2026Rookie Meleek Thomas, in his first NBA start, and Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 17 points each; Ajay Mitchell had 20 for OKC. It was the Cavaliers' first home loss in four games this season, dropping them to 4-3 as OKC moved to 5-2.