January 11, 2026

Five Cavaliers score at least 20 as Cleveland beats Minnesota

Five Cavaliers score at least 20 as Cleveland beats Minnesota
Jaylon Tyson of the Cavaliers. Photo: Cleveland Cavaliers

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Cleveland had another big scoring game, taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 146-134, on Sunday (PH time) at the Rocket Arena.

Five Cavaliers scored at least 20 points, only the second time in franchise history, and 146 points are fourth in team history for most points scored in regulation.

Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 28 points and eight assists, while Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson had 24 and 23 points, respectively.

 

 

Darius Garland had 22 points, and Sam Merrill added 20 to complete the set.

After trailing by 12 early, Cleveland controlled the second half and improved to 22-18 out East.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves got 25 points apiece from Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid.

Minnesota lost its five-game winning streak in  the process and dropped to 25-14.

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