Donovan Mitchell comes up clutch in Cavs 127-125 win over Wolves

On October 26, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a thrilling 127-125 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell was the driving force behind the Cavs' comeback, delivering a stellar performance in the fourth quarter and overtime. The matchup proved to be a challenging one for the Cavaliers, as the Timberwolves entered the game with a perfect 3-0 record, boasting a dynamic offense spearheaded by LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.

Rookie Meleek Thomas made his NBA debut and contributed 10 points in the first half, while Donovan Mitchell kept the Cavs in contention with 9 points of his own.

James Harden struggled to find his rhythm in the early minutes, going 1-for-7, but he turned things around in the second half, fueling Cleveland's resurgence and taking charge of the offensive glass. Peyton Watson also stepped up as a creator, connecting on several crucial three-pointers throughout the second and third quarters.

The fourth quarter saw a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with the Timberwolves continuing to threaten Cleveland's defense. A clutch floater from Harden tied the game at 113, and a block from Mitchell kept it tied to send the game into overtime.

In the extra period, Meleek Thomas opened the scoring with a three-pointer, while Jaden McDaniels' fouling out led to a technical free throw for the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell then showcased his prowess by weaving through a pick-and-roll for a crafty layup over Rudy Gobert, extending Cleveland's lead to three. Edwards answered with a three-pointer, and Mitchell responded with a jumper of his own to once again regain the lead.

The battle between the two league-leading scorers concluded with Mitchell scoring 12 of his 26 points in the critical final moments, solidifying the Cleveland Cavaliers' hard-fought victory.