Thunder takes Cavaliers to limit before falling, 100-99
Daniel Gibson’s three-pointer with 8.7 seconds to play Saturday night gave Cleveland a 100-99 victory over Oklahoma City, the Thunder’s second loss in two nights in the final seconds.
LeBron James had 37 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, and Shaquille O’Neal had a season-high 22 points as the Cavaliers won their fourth straight.
Kevin Durant had 34 points, and Russell Westbrook scored 23 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder lost to Memphis on Friday night when Rudy Gay made a 20-foot jumper with 1.3 seconds remaining.
Gibson’s three gave Cleveland a 98-96 lead.
Durant had a chance to tie it, but his shot with 0.9 of a second left was blocked by James as Durant fell to the floor. James made a two free throws to secure it, and Durant hit a meaningless 25-footer at the horn.
-- associated press
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