Minnesota Baseball: Mitchell’s 45th for the Caves

Seven NBA matches were played between last night and this night and this night and it is above all the Timberwolves who take the spotlightwho overwhelm Golden State 108-83, interrupting a five-game losing streak thanks to Gobert’s dominance under the basket (15 points, 17 rebounds) and the 21-4 run that split the game before halftime. A clear victory in a match devoid of stars – Curry, Green and Edwards out – which relaunches Minnesota, while in the rest of the program Atlanta’s blow against Indiana, Charlotte’s +37 against Philadelphia and Mitchell’s 45-point explosion in Cleveland’s success stand out.

Atlanta overturns Indiana in the second half and wins 132-116 driven by 23 points from CJ McCollum. The Hawks change gear with a 17-0 run between the third and fourth periods, going from -7 to +10 with Kennard’s triple from the corner which makes it 102-92. Daniels (22 points and 9 assists) and Alexander-Walker (21) also did well, while Siakam’s 26 were not enough for the Pacers after having been ahead by 15. It is the third consecutive victory for Atlanta. Charlotte overwhelms Philadelphia 130-93, taking a 50-point lead for the second time in the month, driven by Brandon Miller’s 30 points and with all five starters in double figures. After 28-22 in the first quarter, the Hornets split the game with a devastating 81-37 in the two central periods, flying to 109-59. The 76ers are not enough with 17 from Oubre Jr. and 16 from McCain, while Tyrese Maxey remains at a season low of 6 points. For Charlotte it is the third victory in a row, the first positive streak of the season.

Donovan Mitchell explodes for 45 points and leads Cleveland to a victory over Orlando 114-98signing the Cavaliers’ fourth consecutive victory. The guard finished with 15/25 shooting and 5 triples, while Evan Mobley added 20 points and 9 rebounds for a team that rose to 28-20, its best record of the season. Orlando starts strong and reaches +11 in the second quarter, but suffers the return of the Cavs before the break and gives in at the end despite Paolo Banchero’s 37 points and 10 rebounds. Cleveland closes with an 8-2 run which is worth the maximum advantage and the seal on the match. Boston beats Portland 102-94 led by Payton Pritchard with 23 pointswith two baskets at the end that close the first quarter and first half, and by Jaylen Brown’s 20. The Celtics also fly at +23, but the Blazers get back to -5 in the final before Derrick White’s decisive triple (18) and his stolen ball. For Portland, Jerami Grant’s 19 and Donovan Clingan’s 15 rebounds were not enough. Houston makes the decisive push in the final quarter and beats Memphis 108-99driven by 33 points each from Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant. The Rockets, down by one point at the start of the fourth quarter, change gear with a 21-9 run that directs the game and is worth their fifth victory in the last six outings. Sengun also performed excellently in shooting (15/17 from the field), while for the Grizzlies – without Ja Morant – the 17 points each from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama were not enough, in their third consecutive defeat.

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers to success on the Bulls field: 46 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds in the 129-118 final in Chicago. Los Angeles runs away with a great run between the first and second quarters and resists the home team’s return, led by Coby White’s 23 points. The Slovenian’s third period was decisive, scoring 20 points, while LeBron James finished with 24 and Rui Hachimura with 23, with the yellow and purple shooting at 56% from the field. The Timberwolves overwhelm Golden State 108-83 and end a five-game losing streak in a star-poor game: Curry and Green out for the Warriors, Edwards also rests. Rudy Gobert was decisive with 15 points and 17 rebounds, while Randle (18) and Hyland (17) led the Minnesota attack. After a difficult start, the home team changed pace with a 21-4 run at the end of the second quarter which made it 53-38 at halftime. Warriors cold from the arc (9/39, 23.1%), with Post as the best scorer at 13.

NBA RESULTS 2025-2026 (JANUARY 27)

Atlanta Hawks – Indiana Pacers 132-116
Charlotte Hornets – Philadelphia 76ers 130-93
Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic 114-98
Boston Celtics – Portland Trail Blazers 102-94
Chicago Bulls – Los Angeles Lakers 118-129
Houston Rockets – Memphis Grizzlies 108-99
Minnesota Timberwolves – Golden State Warriors 108-83