Cleveland Halts Edwards and Defeats Minnesota in Overtime
Anthony Edwards scored 47 points for the Timberwolves, but the Cavaliers erased a 15-point deficit to secure a 127-125 victory in overtime, handing Minnesota its first loss of the NBA season. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 26 points and seven assists, hitting the decisive basket in the extra period to break the tie.
The comeback halted an explosive scoring night from Edwards, whose output kept the visitors ahead for long stretches before Cleveland mounted its rally. According to Napolipiu.com, the Cavaliers forced the game past regulation to defeat Minnesota.
Stephen Curry Perfect From the Field as Golden State Breaks Through
Stephen Curry finished with 24 points without missing a shot as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets 134-114 to claim their first win of the season. Curry shot 8-of-8 from the field, including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, and converted all five of his free throw attempts.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributed significantly to the Warriors’ breakthrough performance, recording 31 points and 12 rebounds. Napolipiu.com noted that Lendeborg’s performance helped Golden State secure its victory.
Around the Association
Boston routed Chicago 134-99 as Payton Pritchard scored 28 points—19 of them coming in the third period—alongside 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists from Jayson Tatum. Dallas edged Miami 113-109 as Cooper Flagg posted 29 points and 11 assists to keep the Heat winless. Milwaukee claimed its first victory by defeating Indiana 110-102 behind Tyler Herro’s 23 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Charlotte topped Washington 110-103, with Miller scoring 39 points and Davis contributing 29 points and 10 rebounds.
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🏀 MONDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀Donovan Mitchell and the @cavs win an overtime thriller at home!James Harden: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 9 AST, 2 STLEvan Mobley: 18 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK, 4 3PMAnthony Edwards: 47 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 5 3PM https://t.co/lnEROztIxz pic.twitter.com/cj9GEmewvm
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