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Dec 31, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives past San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
What we know about Saturday’s games
– The Cavaliers defeat the Timberwolves in a matinee matchup, 146-134. Cleveland shot 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range while recording 38 assists in that shootout victory over Minnesota.
-Boston and San Antonio battle in the matchup of the night. The Celtics sit second in the Eastern Conference with a 24-13 record, while San Antonio is second in the Western Conference with a 26-11 record.
-The Pistons look to slow down the Clippers. Detroit still maintains the best record in the East, but they’ll have to slow down a resurgent LA team. The Clippers have won eight of their last 10 outings.
6:25 PM / January 10, 2026
Cavaliers Defeat Timberwolves, 146-134
We already have one game in the books, with Cleveland putting on a scoring showcase in a matinee matchup.
The Cavaliers shot 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range while recording 38 assists in that 146-point gem.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 28 points, three rebounds and eight assists.
Evan Mobley had 24 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
UNREAL scoring balance for Cleveland in today’s win 🔥
Donovan Mitchell: 28 PTSEvan Mobley: 24 PTSJaylon Tyson: 23 PTSDarius Garland: 22 PTSSam Merrill: 20 PTS
It’s the 2nd time in franchise history and 10th time in the NBA since 2000 that 5 teammates have scored 20+ in a… pic.twitter.com/ap1X1U7ybd
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026
