Mobley, Mitchell pace Cavs to 128-107 win over slow-starting Timberwolves
CLEVELAND (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 28 points, fellow All-Star Donovan Mitchell added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers broke out to a big early lead and had little trouble against Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves 128-107 on Monday night.
The East-leading Cavs welcomed new addition De’Andre Hunter and improved to 25-4 at home.
The versatile Hunter, who gives Cleveland a much-needed wing defender for the playoffs, was acquired last week from Atlanta. He started his Cavs debut and finished with 12 points.
All-Star Anthony Edwards scored 44 to pace Minnesota, which missed its first 16 shots and scored just 12 in the first quarter. Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen had 14 points and 13 rebounds.