Thunder earn win over Cavaliers with Ibaka in attendance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 124-116 at Paycom Center on November 5, 2026. Former Thunder player Serge Ibaka attended the game, creating a nostalgic atmosphere for fans. Ibaka, a franchise legend who played for the Thunder from 2009 to 2016, was greeted with applause during a timeout. He was part of the Thunder's first title contender and played a key role in several playoff runs. Oklahoma City will honor another former player, Russell Westbrook, with a jersey retirement on February 7, 2027, during a game against the New York Knicks.
- •Thunder defeat Cavaliers 124-116 on November 5, 2026.
- •Serge Ibaka attended the game, celebrated by fans.
- •Ibaka played for the Thunder from 2009 to 2016.
- •Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's jersey on February 7, 2027.
- •Ibaka was part of the Thunder's first title contender.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Serge Ibaka visits OKC in recent Thunder win over Cavaliers
"Serge Ibaka visits OKC in recent Oklahoma City Thunder win over Cleveland Cavaliers.
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