The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and hit the tiebreaker with 48 seconds left in overtime.

Anthony Edwards scored 47 points for Minnesota and hit a buzzer three to force the extra period. It was not enough. Minnesota took its first loss of the season in a game that had star lines on both sides.

Mitchell's late shot in overtime was the difference after Edwards had dragged Minnesota back into it at the buzzer. Cleveland held on from there and handed the Timberwolves a first defeat after a strong start.

Edwards carried the Minnesota offense all night and finished with 47 points. The Timberwolves got the shot they needed to reach overtime but could not get the final stop in the extra period.

For Cleveland the win is a statement in a crowded early season race. Mitchell delivered when the game was on the line and the Cavaliers closed out a team that had not lost yet.

Key Facts

  • Final: Cavaliers 127, Timberwolves 125 in overtime
  • Mitchell: 26 points and the tiebreaker with 48 seconds left in overtime
  • Edwards: 47 points and a buzzer three to force overtime
  • Timberwolves: First loss of the season

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