The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a disappointing 124-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, despite an initial strong performance. The Wolves started strong with an 11-point lead after the first quarter, driven by Anthony Edwards' hot shooting. However, the energy dissipated in the second half, leaving them unable to hold off a formidable Cleveland squad led by Donovan Mitchell.

Despite several standout individual performances, including a near triple-double from Julius Randle, fatigue played a significant role in the outcome. Minnesota struggled to finish strong, unable to regain momentum after the Cavaliers surged ahead.