Anthony Edwards scored 47 points, but the Timberwolves lost for the first time this season, falling 127-125 in overtime to the Cavaliers on Monday, Oct. 26, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Minnesota is now 3-1. Cleveland improved to 2-1.
How it went
- Minnesota led 60-50 at halftime, but Cleveland outscored the Wolves 36-26 in the third quarter to tie the game going into the fourth.
- James Harden tied it at 113 with 10.4 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
- In overtime, Donovan Mitchell hit a jumper with 48 seconds left to give Cleveland a lead it never gave up. The Cavaliers outscored Minnesota 14-12 in the extra period.
- The Wolves were playing for the second night in a row after beating Toronto on Sunday.
Key stats
- Anthony Edwards: 47 points on 19-of-34 shooting, 5-of-15 from three, in 41 minutes.
- Rudy Gobert: 5 points and 20 rebounds.
- Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 14 each. Joan Beringer added 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting with 7 rebounds off the bench.
- LaMelo Ball: 11 points and 6 assists, with 7 turnovers.
- For Cleveland, Mitchell had 26 points, Harden 19 and Evan Mobley 18. Rookie Meleek Thomas scored 16 in his NBA debut.
- The Cavaliers made 18 threes to the Wolves’ 13, and Minnesota went 14-of-23 at the free-throw line.
What’s next
The Wolves come home to host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Target Center, then host the LA Clippers on Friday, Oct. 30.
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