Oklahoma City’s opening-quarter surge has Cleveland chasing a 60-44 halftime deficit.
Oklahoma City seized control with a 37-20 first quarter and carried a 60-44 lead into halftime Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the game still in progress. Cleveland answered 24-23 in the second but couldn’t erase the gap; the Thunder rank No. 11 in the power index, just ahead of No. 12 Cleveland, whose record is 4-3 against Oklahoma City’s 5-2. Kenrich Williams, Ajay Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 10 points for OKC, while James Harden has 10 points and six rebounds for the Cavaliers. After the break, watch whether Cleveland can sustain its second-quarter response and whether Oklahoma City’s balanced scoring can protect the lead.
Key Performers
Kenrich Williams (OKC): 10 points, 4-of-6 shooting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 10 points, 5 assists James Harden (CLE): 10 points, 6 rebounds