Mitchell contributed 28 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134.

January 11th - The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. In terms of statistics, Mitchell scored 28 points and 8 assists, Mobley contributed 24 points, and Garland scored 22 points. For the Timberwolves, Edwards scored 25 points in a losing effort, while Reed and Randle scored 23 and 22 points respectively, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team's defeat.

At the start of the game, the Cavaliers took an early lead, but the Timberwolves, with Edwards frequently attacking the paint, gradually took the lead and finished the first quarter with a 33-29 advantage. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers briefly tied the game, but the Timberwolves' outside shooting was excellent, with Reed hitting several three-pointers in the quarter, giving them a slight 65-63 lead at halftime.

At the start of the second half, Mitchell scored consecutively and led the team's offense, allowing the Cavaliers to take the lead and extend it to 99-91 by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Timberwolves narrowed the gap, but the Cavaliers quickly stabilized, with Tyson and Merrill hitting consecutive three-pointers, widening the lead to 18 points. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134.

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Reed 23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Randle 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; DiVincenzo 15 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Hyland 12 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists; McDaniels 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Gobert 8 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists; Beirange 6 points, 2 rebounds

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 28 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists; Mobley 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Tyson 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Garland 22 points, 6 assists; Merrill 20 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Allen 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists; Hunter 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Tomlin 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Bryant 3 points; Prockett 2 points, 1 assist.