Evan Mobley had 28 points (22 in the paint) and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-107.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 26 and never trailed, pulling away with a 20-3 run in the first quarter.
Donovan Mitchell had 23 points (12 in the paint) and 8 assists on 10 for 14 shooting. Mitchell assisted on 6 of Mobley’s 12 baskets.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards scored 44 points with 8 3-pointers.
The Cavaliers shot 51.1% from the field and 39.5% from 3 to the Timberwolves’ 40.0% and 30.8%. The Timberwolves gave up 14 offensive rebounds, about 4 more than usual for the shots the Cavaliers missed. The Timberwolves outscored the Cavaliers 28-17 in 8 minutes with Gobert, Ingles, Reid, Edwards and McDaniels on the floor together.