Thunder vs Cavaliers Final Score 117-112: NBA Player Stats and Head-to-Head

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Thunder vs Cavaliers result (11/2)

On Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the Thunder beat the Cavaliers 117-112. It was the teams’ meeting No. 1 this season.

Player and team box-score details for this game are pending and are usually added the day after the game.

The pre-game preview for 11/2 follows, with data as of tip-off.

Thunder vs Cavaliers (OKC vs CLE) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-11-03 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.

Records so far this season: Thunder 4-2 (6 games); Cavaliers 4-2 (6 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.

Thunder vs Cavaliers game information

Tip-off (ET)Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Competition2026-27 NBA regular season
AwayOklahoma City Thunder (OKC)
HomeCleveland Cavaliers (CLE)

Thunder vs Cavaliers: this season’s meetings

The teams have met 1 time in 2026-27: the Thunder have won 1 and the Cavaliers 0.

DateMatchup (away @ home)Score (away-home)WinnerTop scorers
11/2Thunder @ Cavaliers117-112ThunderPending

Remaining meetings this season: 11/4 Cavaliers @ Thunder.

Thunder vs Cavaliers: season stats compared

Records and scoring come from balldontlie; shooting, rebounding and other box-score details come from ESPN (compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR). Shooting percentages are total makes divided by total attempts.

ThunderCavaliers
Record4-24-2
Points per game106.5121.0
Opp. points per game107.0116.0
Field-goal %43.9%47.3%
3-point %30.9%37.0%
3-pointers made per game10.014.7
Rebounds per game45.348.2
Assists per game21.728.7
Turnovers per game14.715.0
Box-score sample6 games6 games

Thunder and Cavaliers: leading scorers lately

The Thunder’ top five scorers over their last 6 games (games played only):

PlayerGPPTSREBAST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander626.04.53.3
Ajay Mitchell616.53.33.8
Jalen Williams313.74.73.3
Chet Holmgren312.09.31.3
Jared McCain610.82.32.2

The Cavaliers’ top five scorers over their last 6 games (games played only):

PlayerGPPTSREBAST
Donovan Mitchell622.75.34.5
Evan Mobley619.78.23.5
James Harden616.74.86.3
Jarrett Allen615.39.21.5
Meleek Thomas313.02.31.0

Oklahoma City Thunder: 2025-26 regular season in review

The Thunder played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 64-18, scoring 119.0 points per game and allowing 107.9, for a net of 11.1. Combined scoring in their games averaged 226.9 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.

2025-26 regular seasonGamesRecordPPGOpp PPG
Full season8264-18119.0107.9
Home4234-8118.9107.4
Road4030-10119.2108.3
Final 10 games107-3121.1110.8

They recorded 34-8 at home and 30-10 on the road, averaging 0.3 fewer points per game at home. Thunder is the visiting team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 11-4 across 15 games, averaging 115.5 points and allowing 108.4. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.

Cleveland Cavaliers: 2025-26 regular season in review

The Cavaliers played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 52-30, scoring 119.5 points per game and allowing 115.4, for a net of 4.1. Combined scoring in their games averaged 234.9 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.

2025-26 regular seasonGamesRecordPPGOpp PPG
Full season8252-30119.5115.4
Home4127-14119.2114.6
Road4125-16119.9116.2
Final 10 games107-3121.8119.0

They recorded 27-14 at home and 25-16 on the road, averaging 0.7 fewer points per game at home. Cavaliers is the home team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 8-10 across 18 games, averaging 107.9 points and allowing 111.0. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.

Thunder vs Cavaliers head-to-head last season

The two teams met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Thunder won 2 and Cavaliers won 0.

DateHomeAwayScore (home-away)Winner
2026-02-22ThunderCavaliers121-113Thunder
2026-01-19CavaliersThunder104-136Thunder

2 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.

What to watch in this game

  • Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 226.9 points in Thunder games and 234.9 in Cavaliers games last season, a gap of 8.0. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
  • Fourth quarters: last season Thunder averaged 27.9 points and allowed 26.2 in the fourth; Cavaliers averaged 30.0 and allowed 28.1.
  • Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
  • Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Thunder vs Cavaliers?

The Thunder beat the Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

How did these two teams fare against each other last season?

They met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Thunder won 2, Cavaliers won 0. Scores: 121-113, 104-136. That is a 2-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.

Can last season’s numbers predict this game?

Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.

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Data current as of 2026-11-03. Scores and schedule from balldontlie; team box scores and player stats from ESPN, compiled by SportsDataverse/hoopR. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.

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