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MINNEAPOLIS — 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. With the teams tied at halftime, Cleveland outscored Minnesota by 10 in the third quarter and opened the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists for Minnesota. Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to score 8,000 points.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. - AP Photo/Abbie Parr
