Final Score: Timberwolves 131, Cavaliers 122
Venue: Target Center
Status: Game Ended
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🕒 LIVE GAME UPDATES
Pregame Update
Both teams enter the matchup looking to build momentum. The Cavaliers focus on pace and perimeter scoring, while the Timberwolves emphasize physical defense and transition offense. Warmups are underway as anticipation builds.
Tip-off coming shortly.
1st Quarter – Live Updates
12:00 — Opening Tip
The game is underway with both teams pushing the tempo early.
9:14 — Cavaliers 12, Timberwolves 11
Fast start from both sides. Cleveland moves the ball well, Minnesota answers with aggressive drives.
5:02 — Cavaliers 24, Timberwolves 23
Back-and-forth scoring continues. Defensive intensity remains high.
End of 1st Quarter — Cavaliers 31, Timberwolves 31
Even quarter with no separation. Pace remains fast.
2nd Quarter – Live Updates
9:36 — Cavaliers 38, Timberwolves 35
Cleveland finds rhythm with improved spacing and shot selection.
5:18 — Cavaliers 52, Timberwolves 48
Minnesota stays close by attacking the paint and drawing contact.
2:01 — Cavaliers 64, Timberwolves 61
Both teams trading buckets late in the half.
Halftime — Cavaliers 67, Timberwolves 63
Cleveland heads into the break with a narrow lead.
3rd Quarter – Live Updates
9:42 — Timberwolves 72, Cavaliers 69
Minnesota opens the half with strong defensive pressure.
6:10 — Timberwolves 88, Cavaliers 78
Momentum swings sharply as Minnesota goes on a scoring run.
3:04 — Timberwolves 101, Cavaliers 87
Timberwolves dominate transition and rebounding.
End of 3rd Quarter — Timberwolves 108, Cavaliers 92
Minnesota firmly in control after a decisive quarter.
4th Quarter – Live Updates
9:11 — Timberwolves 114, Cavaliers 98
Minnesota maintains tempo and limits mistakes.
5:27 — Timberwolves 121, Cavaliers 109
Cleveland attempts a comeback but struggles to string stops together.
2:18 — Timberwolves 127, Cavaliers 118
Minnesota responds to every push with timely scoring.
Final — Timberwolves 131, Cavaliers 122
Minnesota closes strong to secure the win.
Game Summary
The Cavaliers and Timberwolves played a tight first half before the game shifted dramatically after halftime. Minnesota’s defensive intensity and transition scoring in the third quarter changed the momentum, opening a lead that Cleveland could not overcome.
Balanced scoring, rebounding control, and composure down the stretch allowed Minnesota to close out the game confidently.
Key Takeaway
Cleveland showed early promise, but Minnesota’s third-quarter surge decided the outcome. Once the Timberwolves seized control, they never looked back, turning a close contest into a convincing 131–122 victory.