Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 43 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-120. Gilgeous-Alexander fell one point short of his career high and scored at least 40 for the eighth time. He also had seven rebounds and six assists. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren each added 15 points as Oklahoma City improved to 5-3.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, prepares to shoot in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang, middle, and guard Caris LeVert during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Oklahoma City.
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren each added 15 points for the Thunder, who improved to 5-3 this season.Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105 Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting in the first half to help the Thunder take a 70-57 lead. He racked up those points without attempting a 3-pointer. Oklahoma City shot 55.3% from the field and made all 12 of its free throw attempts in the first two quarters. Cleveland shot 53.8% from the field but made just 10 of 19 free throws in the first half.
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