Cleveland Cavaliers 122, Minnesota Timberwolves 131
NBA · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 131–122 on 2026-01-08 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q3 10:02 swung win probability 22% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 31 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 122 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 31 | 43 | 25 | 131 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q3 10:02 swung win probability 22% → 78%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 22-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 10:02 (win probability 22% → 78% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q2 11:03 | 71% → 42% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 13–0 | Q3 10:02 | 22% → 78% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q3 6:14 | 70% → 98% |