The Cleveland Cavaliers feel the crowds energy taking the court for the first time in 9 months

The Thunder go on a 9-0 run to start the game with three 3s and the Cavaliers take a timeout

Jarrett Allen with the powerful dunk to give the Cavaliers 69 points and their first lead of the night

The Cavaliers with their 10th turnover with 531 minutes remaining in the 1st quarter and Isaiah Joe scores the corner 3 at the other end

Keon Ellis hits the logo buzzer-beater 3 to end the 3rd quarter off a beautiful set play by the Cavaliers with replaysCavaliers and Heat commentaries

Jayson Tatum with the putback dunk for his first NBA bucket since May 12th 2025 He also makes the step back shortly after with replays The local crowd is on its feet cheering

Paolo Banchero dribbles dribbles dribbles goes around the Cavaliers defense through the baseline and scores the reverse layup to beat the shot clock and James Harden hits the tough step back 3 And-1 over Banchero to end the 1st half with replays NBC and Cavaliers commentaries