The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a hard-fought 127-125 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, overcoming a 47-point explosion from Anthony Edwards. The game remained competitive throughout, with James Harden forcing the extra period by hitting a clutch floater with only 10 seconds remaining in regulation. In overtime,
Mitchell finished the night with 26 points and seven assists, receiving significant support from Evan Mobley, who recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds. Rookie Meleek Thomas also provided a spark in his NBA debut, contributing 16 points to help the Cavaliers overcome a 15-point first-half deficit. Despite Edwards' dominant 11-point performance in the overtime period, Cleveland’s balanced scoring and defensive stops proved decisive.
Rising Stars and Unbeaten Streaks
Elsewhere,
The Golden State Warriors also celebrated a breakout performance from rookie
League Leaders and Upcoming Matchups
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and Memphis Grizzlies all maintained their perfect 4-0 starts to the season. The Thunder overcame significant injury news—with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace set for surgery—behind a career-high 30 points from Ajay Mitchell. Meanwhile, the Rockets utilized a late 14-0 run to defeat the Atlanta Hawks, and the Grizzlies relied on late-game heroics from Ty Jerome to edge the Utah Jazz.
Looking ahead, the league turns its attention to Tuesday’s slate, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers, who look to extend their 3-0 start against the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, the defending champion New York Knicks are seeking their first win of the season as they prepare to host the 3-0 Detroit Pistons. These matchups serve as a final tune-up before the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup group play begins this Friday.
