The unsung hero of Cleveland's victory was Georges Niang, who put together his best game of the season on both ends of the floor. The veteran forward finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 71 percent (5-for-7) from the floor.
The Cavaliers outscored the Timberwolves 29-19 in the third quarter to take the lead for good. Mitchell and Garland opened the second half with a floating jump shot and a 3-pointer to give Cleveland a 65-60 lead and help set the tone for the rest of the way.
The 21-19 Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled to get on the same page at times after making a monstrous offseason trade that brought in Julius Randle
Today the Phoenix Suns traded an unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the Utah Jazz for three first-rounders, one each in 2025, 2027, and 2029. Utah had the extra picks as benefits from prior trades of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.
The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 first-rounder to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The trade triples the Suns' allotted first-round draft capital as the franchise pursues upgrades to its roster -- such as Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.