Mitchell Scores 26 as Cavaliers Rally and Defeat Timberwolves 127-125 in Overtime
- 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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In their play, the Cavs were able to count on Donovan Mitchell (26 points) and James Harden (19 pts, 4 rebounds, 9 assists) to win their second win in three games. In search of a fourth win in as many games, the Timberwolves led a good part of the game, digging a 15-point gap before half-time. While it was uncertain due to a knee injury, Edwards was on the floor and immediately set fire to it with 11 points in the first quarter. But the Timberwo…
One of the hottest battles of the NBA game night was held in Cleveland, where the local Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127:125 (24:31, 26:29, 36:26, 27:27, 14:12) in overtime.
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