Timberwolves Defeat Cavaliers 104-91, Strengthen Playoff Position
Behind Conley's 21 points and Reid's standout performance, the Timberwolves secure a critical win against the Cavaliers, maintaining their chase for a top playoff spot in the Western Conference.
- Mike Conley led the Timberwolves with 21 points, followed by Naz Reid with 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night.
- The Timberwolves shot 52% from 3-point range, keeping pace with first-place Oklahoma City in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Cleveland struggled without key players, including All-Star Donovan Mitchell, losing for the fifth time in seven games.
- Naz Reid, returning from concussion protocol, energized the Timberwolves and the crowd with crucial plays in the fourth quarter.
- The Cavaliers remain in third place in the Eastern Conference despite the loss, two games behind Milwaukee for the No. 2 seed.