Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117.

With the season's midpoint in view, these teams have seen their offense improve the most from their 2023-24 stats.

The Cavs responded to the challenge well led by Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell as they skated to a 124-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The guards took turns carrying the Cavs throughout the night.

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Points, rebounds, and assists can see an uptick for Anthony Edwards especially if Donte DiVincenzo is ruled as the the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers went on an 18-0 between the 3rd and 4th quarter and never looked back, defeating the Wolves 124-117. Top Performers – Cleveland Donovan Mitchell – 36 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 3PM Darius Garland – 29 points,

Less than three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson's list of suitors is coming into focus. Per NBA insider

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are 34-6 after Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, are interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, according to The Athletic's Joe Vardon: Executives from three franchises told The Athletic that Cleveland has expressed interest in acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets — one of the most coveted players league-wide in the trade market — with the Feb.

As Brooklyn Nets star Cam Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors, the one team he could be linked to is the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Golden State Warriors were originally connected to Johnson,

It’ll be interesting to see which identity is able to better sustain success once the postseason is here. Throw in the possibility of a rematch in the NBA Finals, and how either team adjusts away from its identity could be the difference between winning it all or being disappointed by season’s end.

The Thunder put Thursday night's showdown with the Cavs out of reach by halftime and led by as many as 42 points in a 134-114 home win Thursday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a loud statement in an MVP-worthy season with another 40-point performance Thursday night. He was more excited about the one his Oklahoma City Thunder made with a nationally televised blowout of the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup of the NBA's best.