Oklahoma City Thunder Rally to Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers 108-105
Thunder clinches win with an 11-0 run in the final two minutes featuring key contributions from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rookie Chet Holmgren, overcoming a nine-point deficit against the injury-riddled Cavaliers.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points for the Thunder, hit two crucial free throws at the end, and stole the ball from Donovan Mitchell in the final play to seal the victory.
- Rookie Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points, 13 rebounds, and seven blocks in only his second NBA game, proving pivotal in the Thunder's late rally.
- An 11-0 run in the final two minutes of the game, featuring three consecutive 3-pointers by Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Holmgren, overturned a nine-point deficit to win the game for the Thunder.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers, plagued by injuries to key players Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, led by nine points with just under two minutes left, but could not withstand the Thunder's late surge.
- Despite a game-high 43 points from Donovan Mitchell and a double-double from Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers struggled to maintain their lead in the absence of their injured stars.