The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the Minnesota Timberwolves’ unbeaten start to the NBA season with a thrilling 127-125 overtime victory in a closely contested encounter.
The Cavaliers held their nerve in the extra period despite a spectacular 47-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who kept Minnesota in contention throughout the game.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland’s scoring with 26 points, while James Harden added 19 as the Cavaliers improved their season record to 2-1.
Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder maintained their perfect start, defeating the Phoenix Suns 125-114 to extend their winning streak to four games and improve to 4-0.
The Houston Rockets also remained unbeaten after securing a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, keeping their strong start to the campaign intact.
In another notable result, Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first triple-double with the Miami Heat, but his impressive individual performance was not enough to prevent a 113-109 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks.
The loss left Miami winless at 0-4, adding to the pressure on the Heat as they continue their search for a first victory of the season.
With the Thunder and Rockets continuing their unbeaten runs, Cleveland’s overtime triumph over Minnesota stood out among the latest NBA results, while Antetokounmpo’s milestone was overshadowed by Miami’s continued struggles.
