Cavaliers Rally Past Timberwolves 127-125 in Overtime
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime with a score of 127-125, marking the Timberwolves' first loss of the season.
Cleveland Akron, OH, October 26, 2026 —
The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime, handing Minnesota its first loss of the season, according to the available game summary.
The result was decided after regulation, with the Cavaliers completing the comeback in overtime. The summary does not provide details on when Cleveland fell behind, how the teams were tied at the end of regulation, or which players led either side. It also does not specify the game date or venue.
The 127-125 final score reflects a two-point margin. No further information was provided about scoring by quarter, individual performances, injuries, or the sequence of plays in overtime. The summary describes the Cavaliers’ result as a rally but does not explain the circumstances of the comeback.
For Minnesota, the defeat ended its season-opening run without a loss. The number of games the Timberwolves had played before this matchup was not provided, nor was information about the team’s record after the game.
The available details establish the outcome and its significance for Minnesota, but do not offer a fuller account of how the game unfolded. Additional specifics—including player statistics, coaches’ comments and the next scheduled games for either team—were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Fedor on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
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