US EditionTimberwolves score 43 third-quarter points, hold off Cavaliers
Minnesota shot 57.3% overall and outscored Cleveland 43-22 in the third quarter to overcome a halftime deficit and secure their fourth consecutive win.
- On Thursday night at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves outscored Cleveland 43-22 in the third quarter to win 131-122. The comeback transformed a four-point halftime deficit.
- Starting the second half, the Timberwolves opened with a 9-0 run and Julius Randle scored the first seven points, as Minnesota shot 69.6% in the third quarter.
- Leading the way offensively were Julius Randle with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, and Jaden McDaniels with 26 on 11-for-14 shooting, while Sam Merrill scored 22 off the bench.
- The result meant the Timberwolves won their fourth straight while the Cavaliers suffered their second loss in three games; Minnesota also held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, called an `unspeakable tragedy` by coach Chris Finch.
- Statistically, Minnesota shot 57.3% from the field in the game played at Target Center, Minneapolis on Jan 8, 2026, outperforming Cleveland's 52.7%.
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Chicago Tribune
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle totaled 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves resist and defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday 131-122, leading to their fourth win. Anthony Edwards added 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to become the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 points in his career, following LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Edwards, who is 24 and 156 days old, reached …
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AP Timberwolves The script flipped in Minneapolis. After being handled twice by Cleveland last season, the Timberwolves returned the favor Thursday night, putting together one of their most complete offensive performances of the season in a 131-122 win at Target Center. Minnesota shot 57 percent from the field, knocked down 20 three-pointers, and had all five starters score in double figures. Four finished with at least 22 points. Ball movement …
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