Timberwolves-Cavaliers game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players

Cleveland is the best team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 17, 2025 at 11:08PM
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring. (Michael Conroy/The Associated Press)

Cleveland Cavaliers at Wolves

Saturday, 8 p.m., Target Center

TV, radio: FanDuel Sports North Extra, iHeart app

Game preview: The Cavaliers are coming off a 20-point loss at Oklahoma City on Thursday that left the teams tied for the best record in the NBA at 34-6. Cleveland trailed by as many as 42 points in the game and G Donovan Mitchell had a season-low eight points. ... The Cavs lead the NBA in offensive rating and are 11th defensively. ... Mitchell averages 22.7 points and G Darius Garland 21 points and 6.8 assists. ... The Cavs report no injuries. ... The Wolves played Friday night in New York without G Donte DiVincenzo (sprained toe).

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Cleveland is the best team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

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