CLEVELAND (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves blew a 25-point lead in the second half before regrouping to beat the Cavaliers 118-103.
Gorgui Dieng scored 22 points and Shabazz Napier 21 for Minnesota, which led 90-65 with four minutes to go in the third quarter.
But Dante Exum got hot for the Cavs, who went on a 32-6 run to take the lead.
Dieng then made two 3-pointers as Minnesota reeled off 14 straight points to put it away.
Kevin Love sat out for the Cavs and rookie Kevin Porter Jr. sustained a potentially serious injury to his left knee.