Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the win with a season-high 43 points that included going 12-of-13 from the free-throw line. Chet Holmgren had 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
The Thunder did an excellent shot at limiting multi-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who scored 20 points on 8-of-23 shooting and 1-of-9 shooting from 3. Caris LeVert led the Cavaliers with 29 points off the bench.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point win over the Cavaliers.
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball down the court during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends an inbound pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to the official after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J. B. Bickerstaff reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots around Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31)during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Girls perform during a time out against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) rest between plays against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends a drive by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) runs down the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) defends a drive by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) flys over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) warms up before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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