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Thunder vs Cavaliers final score: Thunder win 117-112
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday Nov 2 at Rocket Arena. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 43 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists. With this result, the Thunder improve to 5-2 while the Cavaliers move to 4-3.
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By the Parlae Desk ·
Key facts
- Final
- Thunder 117, Cavaliers 112
- Thunder record
- 5-2
- Cavaliers record
- 4-3
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 43 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists
- Venue
- Rocket Arena
How it was won
The Thunder established a lead of 59-48 by halftime, per the ESPN box score. Oklahoma City won the second quarter by a score of 33-18, which represented the largest scoring swing of the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cards after tonight
Following a performance of 43 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, collectors often research player cards. The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander card page provides listings for his key rookie card, including the cheapest live listings for raw and graded versions sourced from eBay throughout the day to reflect current asking prices.
Key stat lines
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 43 points for the Thunder on 14 of 35 shooting, adding 3 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals in 39 minutes. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 5 points on 2 of 8 shooting, along with 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in 28 minutes. Ajay Mitchell finished with 20 points on 7 of 16 shooting, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist in 35 minutes, according to the ESPN box score.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points on 6 of 17 shooting with 5 rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes. Evan Mobley recorded 16 points on 6 of 11 shooting, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in 33 minutes.
What it means
The Thunder now hold a 5-2 record and are 2-2 on the road. The Cavaliers drop to 4-3 overall and are 3-1 at home.
Fantasy angle
For fantasy managers, playing time can be a significant indicator for future performance. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw 39 minutes of action, Donovan Mitchell played 36 minutes, and Ajay Mitchell played 35 minutes, per the ESPN box score.
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Sources
- ESPN box score, Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET