These were two teams going in opposite directions headed into this matchup, but the Cavaliers bucked that trend with a 28 - point win over the T'Wolves. Cleveland did most of their damage in the second half, winning that 24 - minute period, 62 - 37. The Cavaliers dominated the shooting, hitting 54 percent of their shots, while holding Minnesota to just 44 percent on their end. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in the defeat. Andrew Wiggins was second on the team with 23 points, in an otherwise empty line. Ricky Rubio scored 14 points, while handing out 13 assists. LeBron James was the player of the game, as he accumulated 27 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists. Kyrie Irving scored just 14 points, but dished out a career - high 14 assists. Tristan Thompson was a presence down low, totaling 16 points and 14 rebounds.
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