7 months ago
Cavaliers defeat Timberwolves in high-scoring game
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 in a high-scoring game on Saturday.
Five Cavaliers players scored more than 20 points each, which is a rare achievement.
Donovan Mitchell led the team with 28 points and 8 assists.
The Timberwolves had a four-game winning streak before this game.
Both teams had players dealing with injuries, but most of them played anyway.
The Cavaliers had a big lead in the fourth quarter and held on to win.
The Timberwolves will play again on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Five Cavaliers players scored 20+ points in the game.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 28 points and 8 assists.
The Timberwolves' four-game winning streak was snapped.
The Cavaliers overcame a 12-point deficit in the first half to win.
Both teams had key players dealing with injuries.
- Who
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- What
- NBA basketball game
- Where
- Cleveland
- When
- Saturday afternoon
- Why
- Regular season game
Key facts
- Cavaliers' points
- 146
- Timberwolves' points
- 134
- Donovan Mitchell's points
- 28
- Jarrett Allen's points
- 16
- Anthony Edwards' points
- 25
- Naz Reid's points
- 25
- Julius Randle's points
- 20
- Rudy Gobert's points
- 8
- Evan Mobley's points
- 24
- Jaylon Tyson's points
- 23
- Darius Garland's points
- 22
- Sam Merrill's points
- 20
