Cavaliers edge Timberwolves in overtime as Edwards questions Gobert's effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on October 26. Anthony Edwards scored 47 points and posed a pointed question to teammate Rudy Gobert during the final moments. A total of 15 lead changes characterized the overtime thriller, which featured a key basket from James Harden to force the extra period. Gobert recorded 20 rebounds but failed to score from the field, finishing with five points. The Timberwolves suffered their first loss of the season, now sitting at 3-1, while the Cavaliers improve to 4-1. The Timberwolves will next host the Golden State Warriors on October 28.
- •Cavaliers score 127, Timberwolves 125 in overtime
- •Anthony Edwards tallies 47 points for Minnesota
- •Cleveland trails by 15 before comeback
- •Rudy Gobert grabs 20 rebounds but scores 5 points
- •Timberwolves next play Warriors on October 28
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Why Did You Stop Playing?’ — Anthony Edwards Questions Rudy Gobert’s Late-Game Decision as Cavaliers Edge Timberwolves in OT
"The Cleveland Cavaliers clawed their way back from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime Monday night despite a 47-point explosion from Anthony Edwards. During a thrilling overtime clash, Edwards had a pointed question for one of his own teammates, center Rudy Gobert.
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