How the Cavaliers Beat the Timberwolves

Cleveland's late-game execution carried it through a back-and-forth finish. The Cavaliers trailed by 10 at halftime before a 36–26 third quarter erased the deficit, including a 12–0 run that wiped out an 11-point Minnesota lead.

Primary win factorClutch Execution

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134–114

Warriors won

Golden State's shooting from deep turned a tight first half into a convincing road win.

3PT ShootingGS 50%, DEN 34% Three-point shooting

110–105

Grizzlies won

Memphis' shooting from deep built the cushion it needed to survive Utah's late charge.

3PT ShootingMEM 43%, UTAH 30% Three-point shooting

120–110

Rockets won

Houston's control of the glass powered its second-half takeover against Atlanta.

ReboundingHOU 52, ATL 35 Control of the glass

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