Donovan Mitchell scores 26 as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 127-125 in OT

The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA preseason game, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26 at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers, who started the season with a 1-1 record, are set to face the Timberwolves, who began their season with a 3-0 record. The Cavaliers' projected starting lineup includes James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, while the Timberwolves are set to start LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards (injury report pending), Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert.

The Cavaliers have an impressive all-time record of 43-28 against the Timberwolves in the regular season, but have never met in the postseason. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, went 49-33 last season and lost 4-2 to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. The Cavs and Timberwolves are scheduled to play one more time this season on January 11, with Cleveland hosting Minnesota.