Cavaliers vs Timberwolves
Sat, Jan 10
Final
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(21 - 18)
146
-
134
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(25 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 29 | 34 | 36 | 47 | 146 |
| Timberwolves | 33 | 32 | 26 | 43 | 134 |
Venue: Rocket Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
28
3
8
Naz Reid
MIN | #11 | C/F
25
5
3
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 61% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are favored to split the home-and-home series by capitalizing on Mike Conley's absence and utilizing their strong home-court advantage.
Key Analysis
- • Minnesota starting point guard Mike Conley is confirmed out for rest, leaving the offense without its primary veteran organizer.
- • The Cavaliers seek immediate revenge at home after allowing 131 points and 20 three-pointers in a loss to this same team just 48 hours ago.
- • Key Timberwolves scorers Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle are listed as questionable, creating significant uncertainty regarding their offensive availability.
- • Minnesota shot an unsustainable 52.6% from three-point range in the previous matchup, a figure that is statistically likely to regress.
- • Cleveland possesses a strong 13-8 straight-up record when playing as a home favorite this season.
- • The Cavaliers must significantly improve their 19th-ranked defense to contain Minnesota's 6th-ranked offense.
