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Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers
Next meeting: Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET. Our model gives Cavaliers a 60% chance, projecting CLE -3.0.
60%
Cavaliers win chance, our model
Team ratings (last season)
| Record | Off rating | Def rating | Net | Pace |
| Timberwolves | 49-33 | 114.6 #12 | 111.3 #8 | 3.3 | 102.5 #10 |
| Cavaliers | 52-30 | 117.0 #5 | 112.9 #15 | 4.0 | 101.8 #13 |
Ratings are points per 100 possessions. A lower defensive rating is better. Rank in the league next to each number.
Minnesota Timberwolves: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
| 2026-10-23 | at Orlando Magic | W 115-93 | +1.5 covered | 234.5 under |
| 2026-10-21 | at Miami Heat | W 131-106 | +1.5 covered | 240.5 under |
| 2026-05-15 | vs San Antonio Spurs | L 109-139 | +6.0 missed | 219 over |
| 2026-05-12 | at San Antonio Spurs | L 97-126 | +10.0 missed | 218.5 over |
| 2026-05-10 | vs San Antonio Spurs | W 114-109 | +5.0 covered | 219 over |
Cleveland Cavaliers: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
| 2026-10-24 | vs Brooklyn Nets | W 125-121 | -11.5 missed | 228.5 over |
| 2026-10-22 | at Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-114 | +2.5 missed | 236.5 under |
| 2026-05-25 | vs New York Knicks | L 93-130 | +2.5 missed | 219 over |
| 2026-05-23 | vs New York Knicks | L 108-121 | -3.5 missed | 216 over |
| 2026-05-21 | at New York Knicks | L 93-109 | +5.5 missed | 215.5 under |
Injuries and absences
Compiled from official league injury reports and beat reporters. Statuses change often and some entries are reports, not confirmations. Check the team's final report before game time.
| Team | Player | Status | Expected return |
| MIN | Donte DiVincenzo G | out | 2027-04-02 |
Team leaders (last season)
| Team | Stat | Player | Per game |
| MIN | Points | Anthony Edwards | 28.8 |
| MIN | Rebounds | Rudy Gobert | 11.5 |
| MIN | Assists | LaMelo Ball | 7.1 |
| CLE | Points | Donovan Mitchell | 27.9 |
| CLE | Rebounds | Evan Mobley | 9.0 |
| CLE | Assists | James Harden | 8.0 |
Season series, Cavaliers vs Timberwolves
| Date | Game | Result |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Timberwolves at Cavaliers | Upcoming |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Cavaliers at Timberwolves | Upcoming |
Team snapshots
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