Donovan Mitchell had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117
Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.
Andrew Nembhard scored 19 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and nine rebounds and the Indiana Pacers ended NBA-leading Cleveland’s winning streak at 12 games, beating the Cavaliers 108-93 on Sunday night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the NBA with a 34-6 record, are interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson to boost their championsh
"Acquiring Cameron Johnson and Maxwell Lewis from the Nets for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and draft capital would give the Cavs a coveted two-way player. Johnson is on a reasonable contract for years to come, while LeVert is on an expiring deal," wrote Dave McMenamin.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, with sources telling The Athletic that the team has expressed serious interest in the 6-foot-8 forward.
Big third quarter helps Cavaliers win on the road, avenging a home loss to the Pacers two nights earlier. Cavs' big four each play a big role.
The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods. Indiana cut its ...
Strus made one of two free throws, and Georges Niang and Mobley nailed 3 ... baskets by Niang and Mitchell began a 9-2 Cleveland run, pushing the Cavaliers' lead to 35-28. Mitchell's midrange ...
Cleveland is now 35-6 halfway through the regular season with its 124-117 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night.
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