- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: DAZN
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) at Rocket Arena on Monday night.
In their last outing, the Timberwolves faced off against the Magic, securing a win with a scoreline of 115-93. Minnesota incurred 19 personal fouls while Orlando accumulated 26. The Timberwolves converted 8 of their 39 three-point attempts, whereas the Magic managed a 57.9% free throw percentage, hitting 11 of 19. Orlando recorded 43 rebounds (8 offensive and 35 defensive) and blocked 4 shots. The Timberwolves dished out 33 assists and made 8 steals while forcing 16 turnovers. On the glass, Minnesota dominated with a total of 61 rebounds, including 22 offensive boards, while they finished 17 of 30 from the free-throw line, resulting in a 56.7% free throw percentage. They closed the game with a field goal percentage of 42.9% (42 of 98) and hit 14 out of 37 three-pointers.
Anthony Edwards played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 15 points on 5 of 23 shooting, while logging 33 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds. He achieved a shooting percentage of 21.7% and tallied 4 assists.
The Timberwolves enter this game with a record of 2-0 this season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 22.5 fouls. As a team, they secure 56.5 rebounds and have registered 53 assists this season, placing them 19th in the league for assists. The Timberwolves are hitting 40.2% of their three-point attempts (35 of 87) and posting a free throw success rate of 59.3%. Currently, they average 123.0 points per game (7th in the NBA) and shoot 44.9% from the field.
Defensively, Minnesota forces 17.5 turnovers per game and draws 27.0 personal fouls. They rank 8th in the NBA for opponent assists allowed, giving up 50 this season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 46.1% (76 of 165), and they allow an average of 38.5 rebounds per game, while limiting opponents to 22.2% from beyond the arc. They rank 3rd in the league, allowing just 99.5 points per game.
In their last game, the Cavaliers triumphed over the Nets, finishing at 125-121. Cleveland secured 36 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 45 rebounds for the game. They gave up possession 23 times but managed 8 steals. The Nets committed 30 personal fouls, sending the Cavaliers to the charity stripe 38 times, where they successfully made 29 (76.3%). From three-point range, Cleveland hit 16 of 38 attempts (42.1%). At the final buzzer, the Cavaliers’ shooting percentage stood at 50.6% (40 of 79). They allowed the Nets to make 39 of 98 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.8%. Cleveland’s three-point shooting was at 40.8%, completing 20 of 49 attempts, and they went 23 of 27 from the free throw line (85.2%). On the boards, they allowed Brooklyn 48 total rebounds, including 18 offensive.
Donovan Mitchell significantly contributed for the Cavaliers, making 7 of 15 shots for a shooting rate of 46.7% and grabbing 5 rebounds. He scored 22 points in 35 minutes and recorded 4 assists.
Cleveland’s season record stands at 1-1. The Cavaliers are committing an average of 25.5 personal fouls per game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 75.8%. Their assist average is at 24.5 per game (20th in the league) while turning it over 22.0 times per contest. Cleveland has scored a total of 231 points this season (115.5 per game) and averages 45.5 rebounds.
Defensively, the Cavaliers allow 35.1% shooting on three-pointers (27 of 77), while their opponents convert 80.7% of free throw attempts. They allow 23.5 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 17th in the league, respectively. Cleveland ranks 18th in points per game allowed with 117.5, while forcing 18.0 turnovers per game and holding opposing teams to 42.6% shooting (5th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Take Minnesota
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