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Cavaliers edge Timberwolves 127-125 as Mitchell comes through late
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in Cleveland on October 26.
The game was played at Rocket Arena.
Donovan Mitchell came through in a clutch moment for Cleveland, according to the account of the game.
The Cavaliers won by two points.
Minnesota was the opponent in a close finish.
No further details about the play or what comes next were provided.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, including five in overtime, to lead Cleveland.
James Harden scored 19 points and made the late fourth-quarter runner that forced overtime.
Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 47 points for Minnesota.
Cleveland had seven players score in double figures.
- Who
- The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
- What
- Cleveland won 127-125 in overtime.
- When
- Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Why
- Mitchell scored five points in overtime to help Cleveland win; Harden’s runner with 10 seconds left in regulation forced overtime.
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Cleveland rookie Meleek Thomas scored 10 of his 16 points in the first half, while the Cavaliers trailed 60-50 at halftime.
Harden’s eight points sparked a 12-0 Cleveland run, and the game was tied 86-86 after three quarters.
Harden’s runner tied the game and forced overtime.
Mitchell scored five points as Cleveland secured a 127-125 win.
- Final score
- Cavaliers 127, Timberwolves 125 (overtime)
- Donovan Mitchell
- 26 points, seven assists
- Anthony Edwards
- Game-high 47 points in 41 minutes
- James Harden
- 19 points, nine assists
- Meleek Thomas
- 16 points in his NBA debut
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SPIDA SCORES 🕷️ CAVS ARE UP 1 WITH 14.3 TO PLAY IN OT!
DONOVAN. MITCHELL. @spidadmitchell | #LetEmKnow
HARDEN TIES IT! WOLVES 113 CAVS 113 4.2 SECONDS TO PLAY.