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.

Minnesota put up a double-digits lead in the first quarter but fell behind by 20 in the fourth.

The two teams, the Cavaliers and Timberwolves, fought to the bitter end in a back-and-forth game that featured a star-studded cast on both sides. The Cavaliers, who were without Evan Mobley, took some time to get going offensively,