The Cavs kept it close for a half before the Thunder clamped down on defense and owned the paint in the third quarter to outscore them 26-15. Cleveland finished the night shooting just 39.3% from the field, while the Thunder shot 47.7% and controlled the paint scoring 56 points there compared to Cleveland’s 32. The Thunder were a pain in the paint.
Cedi Osman provided the Cavs with a steady hand this evening putting up 14 points, pulling down 10 boards, and dishing out six assists. Jordan Clarkson led them in scoring with 25 points and Collin Sexton had his first double-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.