Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 8 in Minneapolis.

Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Following the outrage after their defeat against the Atlanta Hawks, the Minnesota Timberwolves have won four games on the bounce. On Friday, January 10, they will hit the road to Cleveland on the second night of a back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 8, 2026, at Target Center. Cleveland comes in at 21-17, sixth in the Eastern Confe.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

The Timberwolves had a little bit of everything in a 131-122 victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday night at the Target Center, as their current win streak now sits at four. It was Cleveland that jumped out to an early 67-63 halftime lead. The Wolves exploded for a 43-22 third quarter to take a commanding 106-89 lead after 45 minutes.

The Timberwolves were beaten decisively both times they met Cleveland last season, as Minnesota had no answers for the Cavaliers’ dynamic offense. The tables were turned Thursday at Target Center. Minnesota delivered one of its most complete offensive performances of the season.