Edwards scored 47 points in a losing effort as the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime.

October 28th - The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime. Mitchell scored 26 points , 5 rebounds , and 7 assists, while Harden added 22 points , 4 rebounds , and 9 assists. For the Timberwolves, Edwards scored 47 points, 4 rebounds , and 4 assists, while McDaniels contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers took a 7-3 lead. The Timberwolves then relied on McDaniels and Kuminga to repeatedly attack the basket, with Edwards also hitting consecutive shots. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 31-24. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves once extended their lead to 15 points. The Cavaliers then relied on Harden and Tyson to repeatedly attack the paint, and Merrill also hit a three-pointer, gradually narrowing the gap. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 60-50.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers went on a 16-3 run. Shannon responded with a three-pointer, but Mobley and Thomas followed suit with baskets from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves relied on Belanje to tie the game, and Mitchell hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, the score was tied at 86-86 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves once led 101-94 . The Cavaliers then relied on Harden's consecutive drives and three-pointers, combined with offense from Hezonja and Allen, to tie the game at 104. In the final stages of the game, Edwards scored consecutive points, and Harden scored on a drive with 10 seconds left to tie the game at 113 .

In overtime, Edwards scored 5 consecutive points and hit a crucial three-pointer, while Mitchell responded with drives and long-range shots. Harden and Watson helped the Cavaliers maintain their lead through free throws. Ultimately, the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 127-125 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 47 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists; McDaniels 14 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Shannon 14 points , 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Beirange 12 points, 7 rebounds; Ball 11 points, 6 assists; Kuminga 10 points, 9 rebounds , 1 assist; Dossem 9 points, 1 rebound; Gobert 5 points, 19 rebounds, 2 assists; Lyles 3 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 26 points , 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Harden 22 points , 4 rebounds , 9 assists; Thomas 16 points , 2 rebounds; Watson 15 points , 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Mobley 15 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Tyson 11 points , 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Allen 10 points , 9 rebounds , 2 assists; Merrill 9 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Hezonja 3 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist.

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