Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took control of the game in the second half to win 146-134 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, ending the T-Wolves’ four-game winning streak.
Mitchell also made four three-pointers and five Cavaliers players scored at least 20 points for the second time in franchise history. Evan Mobley scored 24 points, Jaylon Tyson scored 23 and Darius Garland added 22.
Sam Merrill also had 20 points and set a team record with making at least five shots from downtown in four straight games.
You have to go back to March 14, 1972 to see the last time five Cavaliers players scored at least 20 points in the same game.
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each scored 25 points in the loss. The Wolves defeated the Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night. Julius Randle also had a good game with 20 points.
Despite the loss, the Timberwolves had their best game of the campaign, hitting 57.3% of their shots.
Elsewhere in the NBA
Miami – Indiana
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