SGA, Thunder Take Down Cavs
Gilgeous-Alexander tied a career high with 35 shot attempts and matched Tracy McGrady’s NBA mark with his seventh straight 30-point game against Cleveland.
- On Monday, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points, leading the injury-depleted Thunder to a 117-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
- Missing six key players, the Thunder navigated a brutal injury wave early in the 2026-2027 season with Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace sidelined indefinitely.
- Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 35 field-goal attempts, recording his seventh consecutive 30-point game against Cleveland and matching Tracy McGrady's franchise record streak.
- The fourth quarter featured eight lead changes, with Gilgeous-Alexander drilling a 24-foot shot before Ajay Mitchell sealed the 117-112 victory with late free throws.
- These teams meet again on Wednesday in Oklahoma City to complete their home-and-home set, following the Cavaliers' first home loss this season.
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43, lifts Thunder past Cavaliers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 33 seconds remaining, as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the host Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night.
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Independent EspañolThe Oklahoma City team, led by an inspired player who scored 43 points, beat Cleveland 117-112, beating a negative streak. Despite injuries casualties, the visiting team showed determination in a tight last quarter with multiple advantage changes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 43, lifts Thunder past Cavaliers
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The Cumberland Times-NewsOklahoma City 117, Cleveland 112
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career-High, Makes History in Major Thunder Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117–112 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 2. Gilgeous-Alexander had four rebounds and eight assists in the game, playing 39 minutes in the major win that ended their two-game losing streak. His performance also tied his career high with 35 field goal attempts, shooting 14-of-35 from the field. Gilgeous-Alexander also recorded his 7th straight 30-poin…
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