Cavs stun Timberwolves in OT

Sports · Heat 3.2 / 10 · 3 shows · 14m airtime

The Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 15 points down to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime on October 26, 2026, handing Minnesota its first loss of the season. Anthony Edwards scored 47 in defeat. The discussion has moved from Edwards' MVP case to Minnesota's supporting cast: LaMelo Ball played 31 minutes and scored 11 points on 11 shot attempts with seven turnovers and six assists, and Rudy Gobert went 0 for 9 from the field and missed both threes he attempted.

How 3 podcasts covered it

1. Nightcap, 2026-10-27 (40:47 to 42:47)
   Runs the box score of Cleveland's comeback
   Covers the Cavaliers' 15-point comeback and overtime win over Minnesota, running through the box score for Mitchell, Harden and rookie Malik Thomas. The Edwards 47-point night becomes an early MVP argument, not a new fact about the opener.
   New angle: Cleveland came back from 15 down to hand Minnesota its first loss in overtime.
2. Nightcap, 2026-10-27 (42:47 to 45:37)
   Pivots to the supporting cast around Edwards
   Pivots from Edwards' 47 to the supporting cast in the overtime loss: LaMelo Ball played 31 minutes and took only 11 shots for 11 points, and Jaden McDaniels took nine. The hosts want both more aggressive so the offense isn't just Edwards.
   New angle: LaMelo Ball played 31 minutes and scored 11 points on 11 shot attempts in the overtime loss.
3. Nightcap, 2026-10-27 (45:37 to 48:01)
   Breaks down how Minnesota blew the lead
   Breaks down how Minnesota let the 15-point lead go: empty possessions and quick shots, with Rudy Gobert taking two threes and missing both. Frames it as a discipline problem for a young team rather than a Cleveland comeback story.
   New angle: Rudy Gobert shot two threes and made none; LaMelo Ball had seven turnovers and six assists.
4. Nightcap, 2026-10-27 (50:00 to 52:08)
   Recaps the OT loss through Ball's turnovers
   Recaps the overtime loss through LaMelo Ball's seven turnovers and six assists, arguing he has to play more like a quarterback with Minnesota's weapons, and credits Malik Thomas's 16 bench points for igniting Cleveland's run. Stays inside the numbers already on the record.
5. The Athletic NBA Daily, 2026-10-27 (20:28 to 23:37)
   Breaks down the OT loss through Cleveland's defense
   Breaks down the overtime loss through Cleveland's defense: Peyton Watson guarding Edwards credibly, Mobley's threes, and LaMelo's late logo three. Adds Gobert's 0-for-9 shooting night and Kuminga's plus-62 season mark.
   New angle: Rudy Gobert went 0 for 9 from the field in the overtime loss.
6. Yesterday in Sports, 2026-10-27 (4:14 to 5:16)
   Recaps the overtime comeback and night's scores
   A rapid-fire NBA scoreboard segment. The Cavaliers-Timberwolves result is a straight recap of the overtime comeback already on the record, with the rest of the night's scores read off in a sentence each.