Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Near-Career-High 43 Points in Thunder's 128-120 Victory Over Cavaliers

Season-high performance from Gilgeous-Alexander helps Thunder close out six-game homestand with two consecutive wins, recover first-quarter turnovers and successfully hold off hard-hitting Cavaliers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved a season-high performance, scoring 43 points in Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Thunder ended their six-game homestand with two consecutive wins, making their record 3-3.
Despite the Cavaliers closing the gap to a four-point difference in the fourth quarter, the Thunder managed to sustain their lead, boosted by Gilgeous-Alexander's 3-pointer and an assist for another 3-pointer.
Gilgeous-Alexander's aggressive gameplay resulted in successful free throws, scoring 12 out of 13 attempts, significantly higher than his average for this season.
The Thunder's scoring was fairly balanced among the players, with the contributions of Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, and Cason Wallace, each scoring beyond ten points.
The Thunder took advantage of turnovers by the Cavaliers, particularly in the first quarter, gaining 17 points from those errors.