Cavs end Timberwolves’ winning streak in thrilling overtime victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers refused to fold and ended the Minnesota Timberwolves’ undefeated record, hacking out a nail-biting win in overtime, 127-125, at Rocket Arena on Monday.

The Cavaliers survived Anthony Edwards’ 47-point explosion and improved to 2-1. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, fell to 3-1.

Donovan Mitchell scored five points in overtime, while James Harden sank two free throws with 13 seconds left to seal the come-from-behind victory.

Mitchell had 26 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals, while Harden tallied 19 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and two steals. Evan Mobley added 18 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Peyton Watson, meanwhile, had his best game with the Cavaliers so far, collecting 15 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and four blocks.

Cleveland scored 19 points off Minnesota’s 18 turnovers. The Timberwolves, who led by as much as 15 points, also shot themselves in the foot by going 14-of-23 from the free-throw line.

Edwards shot 19-of-33 from the floor, including 5-of-15 from long range, and had four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks. LaMelo Ball struggled with 11 points on 11 attempts and seven turnovers. Jaden McDaniels added 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

Cleveland sent the game into overtime after Harden scored on a floater with 10.4 seconds left in regulation.

Minnesota had a chance to steal the narrow win, but Edwards muffed his three-point attempt as time expired.

The Cavaliers have won their last four games at home against the Timberwolves.

Before the contest, Minnesota had a winning margin of 20.3 points.

Cleveland will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.