The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves match player stats tell the story of a 127–125 overtime win for Cleveland on October 26, 2026. Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 47 points, while Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
The dated NBA box score confirms Cleveland’s overtime victory.
Cleveland’s advantage came from more than its leading scorer. Seven Cavaliers reached double figures, and the team’s extra production from three-point range helped offset Minnesota’s higher field-goal total.
Match Result and Statistical Leaders
| Category | Leader or result |
|---|---|
| Final score | Cleveland Cavaliers 127, Minnesota Timberwolves 125 |
| Game date | October 26, 2026 |
| Finish | Overtime |
| Leading scorer | Anthony Edwards: 47 points |
| Cleveland’s leading scorer | Donovan Mitchell: 26 points |
| Leading rebounder | Rudy Gobert: 20 rebounds |
| Leading assist provider | James Harden: 9 assists |
| Leading shot blocker | Peyton Watson: 4 blocks |
Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 12 | 125 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 26 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 127 |
Minnesota led 60–50 at halftime, but Cleveland answered with a 36-point third quarter. That ten-point swing brought the teams level at 86–86 heading into the fourth.
Both teams then scored 27 points, sending the game to overtime at 113–113. Cleveland won the extra period 14–12.
The third quarter changed the direction of the game. Overtime decided the result, but Cleveland first had to erase its halftime deficit to reach that opportunity.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats
The table includes every Cleveland player who appeared in the game. Minutes are rounded to the nearest whole minute.
| Player | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | 39 | 7-17 | 3-9 | 2-2 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 38 | 10-21 | 5-9 | 1-1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| Evan Mobley | 38 | 6-12 | 4-5 | 2-6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Peyton Watson | 37 | 5-13 | 0-5 | 5-6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| Sam Merrill | 31 | 3-8 | 1-6 | 2-2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jarrett Allen | 27 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 20 | 5-9 | 0-4 | 1-2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Meleek Thomas | 19 | 6-10 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Mario Hezonja | 15 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 265* | 46-102 | 18-45 | 17-23 | 50 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 127 |
Team minutes equal five players multiplied by 53 minutes, including overtime. Individually rounded minutes may not add to 265.
Stats key: MIN = minutes; FGM-A = field goals made-attempted; 3PM-A = three-pointers made-attempted; FTM-A = free throws made-attempted; REB = rebounds; AST = assists; STL = steals; BLK = blocks; TOV = turnovers; PTS = points.
Turnover figures and team totals were cross-checked against the detailed box score.
Mitchell and Harden Combined Scoring With Creation
Mitchell made five of nine three-point attempts, giving Cleveland 15 points from beyond the arc. His seven assists added another source of offense alongside his team-high scoring total.
Harden finished with 19 points and nine assists. Together, the two guards contributed 45 points and 16 assists, accounting for more than half of Cleveland’s 30 assists.
Mobley and Thomas Supplied Efficient Outside Shooting
Mobley recorded an 18-point, ten-rebound double-double while making four of five three-pointers. Thomas also went four-for-five from long range and scored 16 points in approximately 19 minutes.
Their combined eight three-pointers on ten attempts supplied 24 points. That production mattered because Cleveland did not shoot efficiently across its entire rotation.
Watson missed all five of his three-point attempts, while Merrill went one-for-six. Mobley and Thomas helped compensate for those misses.
Watson and Allen Added Defensive Production
Watson finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, three steals and four blocks. His defensive contributions gave Cleveland value on a night when his outside shot was not falling.
Allen added ten points, nine rebounds and two blocks. He also converted all four free throws without recording a turnover.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats
The table includes every Minnesota player who appeared. Minutes follow the same rounding convention.
| Player | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 41 | 19-34 | 5-15 | 4-6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 37 | 6-9 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Rudy Gobert | 36 | 0-9 | 0-2 | 5-8 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 36 | 4-10 | 0-4 | 2-4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| LaMelo Ball | 31 | 5-11 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 26 | 4-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 24 | 4-11 | 3-6 | 3-3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Joan Beringer | 17 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Trey Lyles | 13 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bones Hyland | 5 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 265* | 49-102 | 13-40 | 14-23 | 54 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 125 |
Minnesota’s individual turnovers totalled 17, including seven by Ball.
Edwards Scored 37.6% of Minnesota’s Points
Edwards produced 47 of Minnesota’s 125 points. He made 19 of 34 field-goal attempts, shooting 55.9%, despite going five-for-15 from three-point range.
His work inside the arc was particularly effective: subtracting his three-point attempts leaves 14 makes from 19 two-point attempts, or 73.7%.
That distinction explains his scoring efficiency better than simply describing his night as a high-volume performance.
Gobert’s Rebounding Came With a Scoring Limitation
Gobert collected 20 rebounds but missed all nine field-goal attempts. His five points came entirely from free throws.
Those numbers show two different contributions: substantial rebounding production and limited finishing. Kuminga supplied another ten rebounds alongside ten points, giving Minnesota a second double-double.
Minnesota Had Support Beyond Edwards
McDaniels scored 14 points on six-for-nine shooting. Shannon Jr. matched his scoring total and added five assists.
Beringer provided 12 points without missing a field-goal attempt, plus seven rebounds and two blocks. Minnesota therefore received useful secondary performances, even though Edwards carried the largest scoring load.
Team Comparison: Why Cleveland Won With Fewer Baskets
The following totals and percentages are calculated from the player shooting lines above.
| Statistic | Cleveland | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 46-102 | 49-102 |
| Field-goal percentage | 45.1% | 48.0% |
| Three-pointers | 18-45 | 13-40 |
| Three-point percentage | 40.0% | 32.5% |
| Free throws | 17-23 | 14-23 |
| Free-throw percentage | 73.9% | 60.9% |
| Rebounds | 50 | 54 |
| Assists | 30 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 17 |
Minnesota made three more field goals and collected four more rebounds. Cleveland’s scoring distribution nevertheless produced the winning margin.
| Scoring source | Cleveland | Minnesota | Cleveland’s difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-point baskets | 56 points | 72 points | −16 |
| Three-point baskets | 54 points | 39 points | +15 |
| Free throws | 17 points | 14 points | +3 |
| Total | 127 | 125 | +2 |
Cleveland’s 15-point advantage from three-pointers and three-point advantage at the foul line outweighed Minnesota’s 16-point advantage on two-point baskets.
This is an accounting explanation of the final margin, rather than proof that one category alone decided the game. Cleveland’s five fewer turnovers also mattered to its possession management.
Anthony Edwards vs Donovan Mitchell
| Statistic | Anthony Edwards | Donovan Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 47 | 26 |
| Field goals | 19-34 | 10-21 |
| Field-goal percentage | 55.9% | 47.6% |
| Three-pointers | 5-15 | 5-9 |
| Three-point percentage | 33.3% | 55.6% |
| Rebounds | 4 | 5 |
| Assists | 4 | 7 |
Edwards had the stronger individual scoring performance. Mitchell matched his five made three-pointers on six fewer attempts and contributed three more assists.
Their teammates’ scoring totals explain another part of the result. Cleveland players other than Mitchell scored 101 points; Minnesota players other than Edwards scored 78.
Match Highlights and Turning Points
Cleveland’s comeback required both a sustained scoring response and late execution:
- Third-quarter recovery: Cleveland outscored Minnesota 36–26 to erase the halftime deficit.
- Harden’s equalizer: His late floater tied regulation at 113–113.
- Watson’s late block: A defensive stop helped preserve the tie before overtime.
- Mitchell’s overtime jumper: His basket with 48 seconds remaining broke a 121–121 tie.
The late equalizer and Mitchell’s go-ahead jumper were reported in the game recap; the statistical timeline records Watson’s late regulation block.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the Cavaliers vs Timberwolves game on October 26, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127–125 in overtime.
Q2. Who scored the most points?
Anthony Edwards led all players with 47 points, making 19 of 34 field-goal attempts.
Q3. What were Donovan Mitchell’s stats against Minnesota?
Mitchell recorded 26 points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block. He made five of nine three-pointers.
Q4. Who led the game in rebounds and assists?
Rudy Gobert led with 20 rebounds, while James Harden had a game-high nine assists.
Q5. Why did Cleveland win despite making fewer field goals?
Cleveland made five more three-pointers and three more free throws. Those advantages outweighed Minnesota’s higher two-point scoring total.
Q6. Where can I find the official full box score?
The NBA’s October 26, 2026 box score provides the dated matchup. Use that specific game when checking statistics against other Cavaliers–Timberwolves meetings.
Conclusion
Cleveland’s 127–125 overtime win combined distributed scoring, productive three-point shooting and timely late-game execution. Edwards delivered the game’s outstanding scoring performance, but Cleveland had seven players in double figures.
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