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Cleveland defeated Minnesota 146–134 on January 10 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with the Cavaliers' balanced attack powered by Donovan Mitchell's 28 points and Evan Mobley's 24 points. The home team shot 59.8% from the field and connected on 15 three-pointers while distributing 38 assists, establishing control through a dominant fourth quarter that yielded 47 points. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each scored 25 points and shot efficiently at 57.3%, but the Timberwolves committed 15 turnovers against Cleveland's 9 and were outrebounded 40–31 despite their effort. The combined 280 points exceeded the Vegas total of 240.5, though Cleveland's offensive rating of 140.4 paired with a defensive rating of 131.6 showcased their two-way advantage. Minnesota's late-game surge—43 fourth-quarter points—came too late to overcome the Cavaliers' earlier separation, as Cleveland's fourth-quarter explosion proved decisive. The loss leaves Minnesota seeking consistency on the road as Cleveland solidifies its Eastern Conference standing.
