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Thunder Rip Cavaliers for 17-Point First-Quarter Lead

November 5, 2026 · 1:39 AM

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Oklahoma City pours in 37 points in the opening quarter, with Kenrich Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting the pace.

At the end of the first quarter Wednesday, Nov. 4 (ET), Oklahoma City leads Cleveland 37-20, opening a 17-point gap with a 37-point burst. The Thunder have seized the momentum, while the Cavaliers have managed just 20 points. Kenrich Williams has 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in 8:23, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 9 points, four assists and a +17 mark in 11:41. Bennett Stirtz is perfect at 3-for-3 for 8 points, including 2-for-2 from deep, as No. 11 Oklahoma City (5-2) leads No. 12 Cleveland (4-3) early in the second quarter.
Key Performers

Kenrich Williams (OKC): 10 points, 4-for-5 FG, +16 in 8:23 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 9 points, 4 assists, +17 in 11:41 Bennett Stirtz (OKC): 8 points, 3-for-3 FG, 2-for-2 from three