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Timberwolves Top Cavaliers 131-122 to Open Home-and-Home, Edwards Reaches 10,000 Points

Balanced scoring led by Julius Randle’s 28 sealed it for Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards reaching 10,000 points.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center on January 18, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 124-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Minnesota seized control with a dominant third quarter, stretching the lead to 20 before holding off a late Cavaliers surge.
  • Julius Randle paced the Timberwolves with 28 points as four Minnesota players topped 20; Anthony Edwards finished with 25.
  • Anthony Edwards became the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points during the win.
  • Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 30 points, while Sam Merrill added 22 and Evan Mobley had 19.
  • Larry Nance Jr. returned from a right calf strain for the Cavs, and the series shifts to Cleveland for the rematch on Saturday.