Timberwolves
CavaliersThe Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday, October 26, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.
The Timberwolves led 60-50 at halftime. Regulation ended tied at 113, and the Cavaliers outscored the Timberwolves 14-12 in overtime.
Top performers
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds and 7 assists. James Harden added 19 points and 5 rebounds. For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards had 47 points on 19-of-34 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. Jaden McDaniels added 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Evan Mobley (18 points and 10 rebounds); Jonathan Kuminga (10 points and 10 rebounds).
- Anthony Edwards (MIN): 47 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 19-34 FG, 41 MIN
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 26 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 10-21 FG, 38 MIN
- James Harden (CLE): 19 PTS, 5 REB, 9 AST, 7-17 FG, 39 MIN
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 18 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 6-12 FG, 38 MIN
- Meleek Thomas (CLE): 16 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 6-10 FG, 19 MIN
- Peyton Watson (CLE): 15 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 5-13 FG, 37 MIN
Context
The Cavaliers improved to 2-1 with their second straight win, while the Timberwolves fell to 3-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13; the Timberwolves host the Mavericks on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,432 at Rocket Arena. Officials: Bill Kennedy, Sean Wright and Tyler Ricks.