Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime. Minnesota established an early lead, outscoring Cleveland 31-24 in the first quarter and extending its advantage to 29-26 in the second, entering halftime up 60-50. Anthony Edwards spearheaded the Timberwolves' offense throughout, finishing with 47 points, four rebounds, and four assists, making five three-pointers on 19-of-33 shooting from the field.

Cleveland mounted a significant comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Minnesota 36-26 to tie the game at 86-86 by the end of the period. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers' resurgence with 26 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and five successful attempts from beyond the arc. He received strong support from James Harden, who contributed 22 points, four rebounds, and nine assists, alongside Meleek Thomas adding 16 points and four three-pointers, and Evan Mobley chipping in 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

The fourth quarter proved to be a defensive struggle, with both teams scoring 27 points, leaving the score knotted at 113-113 and forcing overtime. In the extra period, Cleveland outscored Minnesota 14-12, securing the narrow victory. SportsFBI's pregame model had leaned towards Minnesota winning with a 69% probability, a prediction that ultimately did not come to pass.