Timberwolves 127, Cavs 99

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins had 25 points in three quarters, Jimmy Butler pitched in 21 points and tight defense on LeBron James, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 127-99 victory over Cleveland.

That stopped a 12-game home losing streak by the Wolves to the Cavaliers.

Karl-Anthony Towns and Taj Gibson were tenacious around the basket, and the Wolves outrebounded the Cavaliers 56-37.

They led by as many as 41 points in the third quarter.