The Minnesota Timberwolves never gave themselves a chance. Anthony Edwards and the team set themselves up for failure with a disastrous start in Monday’s 128-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards snapped the Wolves’ 0-for-16 first quarter drought,

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is back after a one-game absence due to right hip soreness, but Mike Conley will miss his second straight game Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right finger sprain. Edwards was a gametime decision for Monday's game, Wolves coach Chris Finch told reporters pregame.

The Cavaliers shot 51 percent from the field and knocked down 17 triples. Evan Mobley, who didn’t play at Target Center in the mid-January meeting, led the Cavaliers’ charge with 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots. Jarrett Allen also had a double-double, and Donovan Mitchell poured in 23 points.