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Cavaliers defeated by Thunder for second time in 3 nights

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 42 points and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late rally and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday night.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:04 AM
Cavaliers defeated by Thunder for second time in 3 nights
Key Things to Know
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 for their second win over Cleveland in three nights.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 42 points and eight assists.
  • Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 27 points, including three late 3-pointers to narrow the deficit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday night, securing their second victory over Cleveland in three nights. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 42 points and eight assists as the Thunder withstood a fourth-quarter rally. Ajay Mitchell added 23 points and Bennett Stirtz scored 16 for Oklahoma City.

Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 27 points, including three consecutive late 3-pointers, while James Harden added 19 points and Evan Mobley posted 16 points and 10 rebounds. Oklahoma City held off Cleveland's comeback attempts after leading by up to 25 points during the second quarter.

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