Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43 as Thunder beat Cavaliers 117–112
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 4 rebounds and 8 assists as Thunder won.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117–112.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with an impressive 43 points, adding 4 rebounds and 8 assists while shooting 14 of 35 from the field, including 4 of 8 from three-point range. He also contributed 11 of 12 from the free-throw line. Ajay Mitchell supported with 20 points and 5 rebounds, while Kenrich Williams added 12 points and 3 rebounds, including 2 three-pointers. Aday Mara contributed 10 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points and dished out 11 assists, though he struggled with turnovers, committing 3 in the game. Meleek Thomas also scored 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, while Evan Mobley added 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, along with 2 blocks. James Harden contributed 14 points and 6 assists but had 1 turnover. Despite solid individual performances, the Cavaliers fell short in a closely contested game.
Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring and playmaking were pivotal, as he combined efficient shooting with strong free-throw accuracy. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' turnovers and slightly less efficient shooting contributed to their narrow defeat. Overall, the game featured competitive efforts from both teams, but the Thunder's star performance ultimately made the difference.
Top performers
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST, 3 TO, 6 FGM, 17 FGA, 4 3PM, 9 3PA, 1 FTM, 4 FTA, 5 DREB, 3 PF, 5 +/-, 36:21 MIN.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): 43 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 14 FGM, 35 FGA, 4 3PM, 8 3PA, 11 FTM, 12 FTA, 4 DREB, 2 PF, 7 +/-, 38:36 MIN.
What's next
Oklahoma City Thunder host Cleveland Cavaliers — November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 26 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 30 | 18 | 36 | 28 | 112 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | 20:00 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1/6 | 1 |
| Kenrich Williams | 31:18 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 27:53 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 2/8 | 1 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 35:13 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 38:36 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 14/35 | 1 |
| Josh Dix | 11:43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Aday Mara | 19:59 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5/7 | 2 |
| Jared McCain | 26:39 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3/11 | 1 |
| Micah Peavy | 16:13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2/4 | 1 |
| Bennett Stirtz | 12:26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3/4 | 1 |
Full box score
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO | STL | BLK | 3P | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | 20:00 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1/6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1/5 | 0/0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -14 |
| Kenrich Williams | 31:18 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 27:53 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 2/8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | -7 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 35:13 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 6/6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 38:36 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 14/35 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4/8 | 11/12 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Dix | 11:43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Aday Mara | 19:59 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5/7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Jared McCain | 26:39 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3/11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0/5 | 1/1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Micah Peavy | 16:13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2/4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bennett Stirtz | 12:26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3/4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/4 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
FG, 3P and FT show made/attempted shots. TO: turnovers. —: unavailable. Zero recorded minutes does not establish a player’s availability or DNP status.
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meleek Thomas | 26:11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 |
| Evan Mobley | 32:42 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 6/11 | 2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 28:11 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 5/10 | 0 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 36:21 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 6/17 | 3 |
| James Harden | 32:57 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 5/10 | 1 |
| Thomas Bryant | 4:54 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 |
| Mario Hezonja | 26:30 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4/9 | 0 |
| Sam Merrill | 26:04 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2/8 | 0 |
| Craig Porter | 7:40 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Tyrese Proctor | 18:30 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3/4 | 1 |
Full box score
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO | STL | BLK | 3P | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meleek Thomas | 26:11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3/9 | 0/0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -5 |
| Evan Mobley | 32:42 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 6/11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/4 | 3/4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 28:11 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 5/10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 4/6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 36:21 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 6/17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4/9 | 1/4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| James Harden | 32:57 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 5/10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/7 | 1/3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -12 |
| Thomas Bryant | 4:54 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -9 |
| Tristan Enaruna | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Hezonja | 26:30 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4/9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3/7 | 1/2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Sam Merrill | 26:04 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2/8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/8 | 2/2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -12 |
| Riley Minix | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Porter | 7:40 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 |
| Tyrese Proctor | 18:30 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3/4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 | 2/2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
FG, 3P and FT show made/attempted shots. TO: turnovers. —: unavailable. Zero recorded minutes does not establish a player’s availability or DNP status.
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