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Cavs fall to Thunder 117-112 in first home loss this season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night in the first of a two-game set.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:17 AM
Cavs fall to Thunder 117-112 in first home loss this season
Key Things to Know
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112, handing Cleveland its first home loss this season.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with a season-high 43 points, including a decisive late 3-pointer.
  • Donovan Mitchell and rookie Meleek Thomas paced the Cavaliers with 17 points each.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Gilgeous-Alexander hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining to hand Cleveland its first home loss in four games this season.

Ajay Mitchell contributed 20 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 14 rebounds for an injury-depleted Thunder squad that had lost two straight road games. For the Cavaliers, rookie Meleek Thomas and Donovan Mitchell led the team with 17 points each, with Mitchell also recording 11 assists.

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