Julius Randle and Evan Mobley are two of the players to watch on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, when the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-13) match up with the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-17) at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN and FDSOH
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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Timberwolves' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.0% | 7 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.6% | 4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 12 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 13 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 12 |
Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 18 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.1% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.1 | 9 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 19 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 11 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 5 |
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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Top Players
Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards puts up 29.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Timberwolves.
- Randle contributes with 22.1 points, 5.7 assists and 7.1 rebounds a game, and Rudy Gobert adds 11.3 points, 1.8 assists and 11.2 rebounds per outing.
- Donte DiVincenzo knocks down 2.9 threes per game to lead active Timberwolves.
- DiVincenzo grabs 1.3 steals per game. Gobert collects 1.7 blocks a game.
Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers go-to guy, Donovan Mitchell, leads active Cavaliers players in both scoring (29.8 points per game) and assists (5.4 assists per game).
- Mobley has per-game averages of 17.8 points, 4.0 assists and 8.8 rebounds this season.
- Mitchell hits 3.9 threes per game.
- The Cavaliers' defensive effort gets a boost from Mitchell (1.5 steals per game) and Mobley (1.8 blocks per game).
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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot),
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Foot)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Jaylon Tyson: Probable (Illness),
Dean Wade: Out (Knee),
Larry Nance Jr.: Questionable (Calf),
Darius Garland: Questionable (Hand),
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Timberwolves' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Bulls | W 136-101 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Hawks | L 126-102 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Heat | W 125-115 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Wizards | W 141-115 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Heat | W 122-94 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Spurs | W 113-101 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Suns | W 129-113 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Nuggets | W 113-108 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Pistons | L 114-110 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Pacers | W 120-116 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
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