Cleveland is the best team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

The Minnesota Star Tribune

January 18, 2025 at 3:16AM

Cleveland Cavaliers at Wolves

Saturday, 8 p.m., Target Center

TV, radio: FanDuel Sports North Extra, iHeart app

Game preview: The Cavaliers are coming off a 20-point loss at Oklahoma City on Thursday that left the teams tied for the best record in the NBA at 34-6. Cleveland trailed by as many as 42 points in the game and G Donovan Mitchell had a season-low eight points. … The Cavs lead the NBA in offensive rating and are 11th defensively. … Mitchell averages 22.7 points and G Darius Garland 21 points and 6.8 assists. … The Cavs report no injuries. … The Wolves won at New York 116-99 Friday night without G Donte DiVincenzo (sprained toe).