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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) on Monday, January 11, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. TV: NBCSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAMonday, January 11, 2027
8:00 PM ETJan 11, 2027
DateJan 11, 2027
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
TVNBCSN

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersMinnesota Timberwolves
Points per game
116.5
118.1
Points allowed per game
115.0
107.0
5-6Record8-3
2nd in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Northwest Division
1-4Road record / home record4-1
LLWLLLast 5WWWWL
L2StreakW4

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersMinnesota Timberwolves
L2StreakW4
Points Against
115.0
107.0
5-5Last Ten Games7-3
Points Per Game
116.5
118.1
Field Goal %
46
47
Three Point %
37
37
Rebounds Per Game
46.2
48.8
Assists Per Game
27.0
25.6
Blocks Per Game
5.5
5.1
Steals Per Game
7.4
8.6
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.5
0.7
Total Turnovers Per Game
13.8
15.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100
Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109
Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100
Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121

Season series

CLE leads series 1-0
Jan 11, 2027CLE 0, MIN 0
Oct 26, 2026MIN 125, CLE 127

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The game is on Monday, January 11, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

TV: NBCSN.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves played?

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

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