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NuggetsCleveland Cavaliers @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Jan 8, 2026
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on January 8, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 31 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 122 |
| Timberwolves | 32 | 31 | 43 | 25 | 131 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 30 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 10 REB Jarrett Allen
- 8 AST Donovan Mitchell
Timberwolves
- 28 PTS Julius Randle
- 13 REB Rudy Gobert
- 9 AST Anthony Edwards
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 36 | 30 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10-20 | 2-8 | 8-9 | +4 |
| Craig Porter G | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Darius Garland G | 36 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-16 | 1-4 | 1-4 | -24 |
| Evan Mobley F | 37 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-11 | 3-5 | 0-1 | +2 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 29 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -29 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sam Merrill G | 30 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-13 | 5-11 | 3-3 | +6 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 27 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-11 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +13 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 34 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-13 | 6-10 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 37 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10-20 | 4-7 | 1-2 | +19 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 36 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 1-3 | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 38 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11-14 | 3-4 | 1-4 | +12 |
| Julius Randle FC | 35 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10-21 | 3-7 | 5-6 | +31 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bones Hyland G | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Mike Conley G | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Naz Reid CF | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 1-2 | -21 |
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers after outscoring them 43-22 in the third quarter. Minnesota improved to 25-13, while Cleveland fell to 21-18.
A 4-point halftime deficit became a 17-point lead by the end of the third. The Cavaliers led 67-63 at the break, then trailed 106-89 after three quarters. Minnesota made 20 of 38 three-pointers, and Cleveland made 11 of 33.
Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28 points, with Rudy Gobert adding 13 rebounds and Anthony Edwards 9 assists. Donovan Mitchell scored 30 for the Cavaliers and had 8 assists, and Jarrett Allen grabbed 10 rebounds. Minnesota shot 51 of 89 from the field and out-rebounded Cleveland 45-38.
The number to know: 20 made threes for Minnesota, nine more than Cleveland's 11, which decided a game in which the Cavaliers won the fourth quarter by 8.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 48-91 | Field Goals | 51-89 |
| 52.7% | FG % | 57.3% |
| 11-33 | 3-Pointers | 20-38 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 52.6% |
| 15-21 | Free Throws | 9-17 |
| 71.4% | FT % | 52.9% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 31 | Assists | 33 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 20 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 58.8% | 10.7% | 20.5% | 0.165 |
 Timberwolves | 68.5% | 15.0% | 25.6% | 0.101 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 8, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Pacers 120-116 Jan 6, 2026
- L vs Pistons 110-114 Jan 4, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 113-108 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Suns 129-113 Dec 31, 2025
- W @ Spurs 113-101 Dec 29, 2025
Timberwolves last 5
- W vs Heat 122-94 Jan 6, 2026
- W @ Wizards 141-115 Jan 4, 2026
- W @ Heat 125-115 Jan 3, 2026
- L @ Hawks 102-126 Dec 31, 2025
- W @ Bulls 136-101 Dec 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 10, 2026 Timberwolves @ Cavaliers 134-146
More NBA Games on Jan 8, 2026
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-1114
Charlotte Hornets2-1112Top: Ball 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Postponed
Miami Heat0-3 - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
Utah Jazz1-2116Top: Markkanen 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26.
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Timberwolves on Jan 8, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Timberwolves records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 21-18 and the Timberwolves were 25-13 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Timberwolves?
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 for the Cavaliers. Julius Randle scored 28 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Timberwolves season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Timberwolves game?
The Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves 146-134 on Jan 10, 2026 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Timberwolves?
Cavaliers-Timberwolves: Q1 31-32, Q2 36-31, Q3 22-43, Q4 33-25.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Timberwolves?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.