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Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their fifth victory of the season with a 117-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a season-high 43 points, including a decisive three-pointer in the final minute of the game.
Despite facing significant injuries to key starters including Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City overcame a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by Cleveland. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 14 rebounds and 5 points to the victory.
The Cavaliers were led by Donovan Mitchell, who recorded 17 points and 11 assists, and rookie Meleek Thomas, who scored 17 points in his first career NBA start. Cleveland struggled with efficiency at the free-throw line, missing 10 attempts during the contest.
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Boston Bruins · Brooklyn Nets · Chet Holmgren · Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell · Isaiah Hartenstein · Jalen Brunson · Jalen Williams · Madison Square Garden · Meleek Thomas · Michael Porter Jr · NBA
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 117-112. oglobo.globo.com · sportsration.com · heavy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cleveland Cavaliers' loss brought their record to 4-3. sportsration.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Thunder's victory moved their season record to 5-2. sportsration.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points in the Thunder's victory over the Cavaliers. oglobo.globo.com · sportsration.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meleek Thomas scored 17 points in his first NBA start. sportsration.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117:112. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de · www.noz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Orlando Magic lost 94:103 to the Washington Wizards. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 5 points and 14 rebounds. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de · www.noz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Franz Wagner scored 24 points and had 6 assists. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de · www.noz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Charlotte Hornets lost 91:124 to the Detroit Pistons. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de · www.noz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dennis Schröder recorded 5 points and 5 turnovers. www.radiokoeln.de · www.onetz.de · www.noz.de