Cavaliers – Thunder 112-117
Hezonja posts season-best 12 points in Cavs’ narrow loss to Thunder
Mario Hezonja scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in Cleveland's 117-112 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder. He logged 27 minutes, added two steals, recorded two personal fouls and committed no turnovers.
He shot 4/9 from the field, 3/7 from three-point range and 1/2 from the free-throw line. That shooting translated to a 44.4 percent field-goal rate and a 42.9 percent three-point rate, and he made one of two free throws. His eight rebounds, the most on his team, were split into three offensive and five defensive boards. He recorded no blocks and did not turn the ball over. While he was on the court his team was outscored by three points.
The 12 points represented his best scoring output this season, exceeding his previous high of ten points. He also contributed three assists and two steals without recording a block. His effort highlighted his ability to contribute across multiple categories even as the Cavaliers fell short. Oklahoma City Thunder - Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112.
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