Mitchell Scores 26 as Cavaliers Rally and Defeat Timberwolves 127-125 in Overtime
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and five in overtime as Cleveland overcame Anthony Edwards’ 47-point night.
- On October 26, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime at Rocket Arena. Guard Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, leading the Cavaliers to overcome a 15-point deficit and hand the Timberwolves their first loss of the season.
- Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards delivered 47 points despite the loss in overtime. Center Rudy Gobert recorded 19 rebounds but scored only five points on free throws, an unusual statistical split that highlighted Minnesota's struggles in the final moments.
- Cavaliers point guard James Harden contributed 19 points, while forward Evan Mobley added 18. Rookie guard Meleek Thomas, the 34th overall pick in the NBA Draft, scored 16 points off the bench in his regular-season debut.
- Cavs wing Peyton Watson blocked a layup by Edwards with 4.2 seconds remaining, then sealed the victory by sinking two foul shots with 3.9 seconds left. The defensive play proved decisive in the final moments.
- The Cavaliers face the Atlanta Hawks on October 29 at 8 p.m. in an away game to maintain momentum. The Timberwolves suffer their first defeat after a strong start to the season.
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Independent EspañolMitchell leads Cleveland with 26 points, highlighting in the extension, to beat Minnesota in an exciting duel with 15 changes of leadership.Edwards shines with 47 units, his best brand against Cleveland, but fails to avoid the fall of his team in a tight match.
Minnesota Timberwolves bested by Cleveland Cavaliers 127-125 in OT despite 47 points from Anthony Edwards
Donovan Mitchell had 26 points, including five points in overtime, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 despite 47 points by Anthony Edwards.
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Mitchell scores 26 as Cavaliers rally and defeat Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 26 points, including five points in overtime, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 despite 47 points from Anthony Edwards.
Cleveland 127, Minnesota 125
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Cavs beat Timberwolves in overtime. Recap, highlights, stats
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