Harden's 20 points weren't enough to save the Thunder from a 121-113 victory over the Cavaliers.
2026-02-24 15:01 
February 24th - The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 121-113. Joe Johnson scored 22 points, while Rasheed Wallace contributed 20 points and 10 assists. For the Cavaliers, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell each scored 20 points.
In the first quarter, the Thunder, relying on Joe's hot shooting from beyond the arc, scored 11 points to extend their lead to over 20 points, finishing the quarter with a 40-25 lead. In the second quarter, the Thunder started with a 19- point advantage. The Cavaliers gradually stabilized, with Harden strengthening his playmaking and Mitchell repeatedly attacking the basket to narrow the gap. At halftime, the Thunder still led 64-55 .
After switching sides, the Cavaliers' outside shooting improved, briefly tying the game and even taking the lead. In crucial moments, Holmgren and Dort scored consecutively to stabilize the situation. After three quarters, the Thunder regained the lead at 89-86 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers relied on Harden's 10 points and a key three-pointer. However, the Thunder remained calm, with Wallace controlling the tempo and Joe adding another crucial score to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 121-113 at home.
Cavaliers player statistics
Harden 20 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists; Mitchell 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Merrill 20 points, 3 rebounds; Mobley 15 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Allen 11 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists; Schroder 11 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; Ellis 9 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Tyson 7 points, 4 rebounds; Wade 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Tomlin 2 rebounds
Thunder player statistics
Joe had 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Wallace had 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists; Holmgren had 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists; Hartenstein had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Dort had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; McCain had 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Jerin Williams had 10 points and 3 rebounds; and Kenrich Williams had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.
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