The Cleveland Cavaliers (25 - 9) extended their win streak to six games after defeating the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves (12 - 25) 125 - 99. Streaky shooting guard J.R. Smith led the dominant Cavs with a season - high 27 points in just 19 minutes. Smith has been in the zone of late, pouring in 24 or more points in each of his last three outings. As always, superstars LeBron James and Kevin Love made a big impact on the box score. Love scored 20 points and pulled down nine rebounds, while James flirted with a triple - double, posting 13 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. All-Star Kyrie Irving, however, had an off night, posting just 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Overall, the team was dominant, shooting 53 percent from the field and 48 percent from beyond the arc. The Wolves, meanwhile, saw promising performances from their young stars, but still put up a poor team effort against the powerhouse Cavs. Sophomore Andrew Wiggins dropped a game - high 35 points, while sophomore Shabazz Muhammed and rookie Karl-Anthony Towns posted 22 points each. Despite the trio's strong efforts, no one else on the team scored in double - digits, and only one other player posted more than two points. Towns, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, has been electric so far this season, and has made a strong case for Rookie of the Year, averaging 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game. Even with a promising young roster, Minnesota has struggled lately. The Wolves have dropped nine of their last 10 games, and are now sitting on a five - game losing streak. Minnesota will look to turn their luck around against Dallas, as they face off against the Mavs on Sunday. Cleveland, meanwhile, visits the league - worst Sixers for their next contest on Sunday.
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