A sombre silence fell over Target Center before the Timberwolves and Cavaliers tipped off the nailbiter on Thursday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves honored the life of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident  who died following a confrontation with federal authorities on Wednesday (January 7) morning.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said before the Cavaliers game that the organization was thinking of Renee Nicole Good and her family.

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The Timberwolves had a little bit of everything in a 131-122 victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday night at the Target Center, as their current win streak now sits at four. It was Cleveland that jumped out to an early 67-63 halftime lead. The Wolves exploded for a 43-22 third quarter to take a commanding 106-89 lead after 45 minutes.

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Miami Heat faces the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 6, 2026, seeking to even their short series after a recent loss. Despite key injuries, Miami aims for a road win, while Minnesota, strong at home,

Donte Divincenzo (0) of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a shot past Jay Huff (32) of the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter during the home opener at Target Center on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves defeated the Pacers 114-110.

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Rudy Gobert gets into a dust-up with De'Andre Hunter after things get chippy in Minnesota during Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, killed by an ICE agent, sparking nationwide protests.

Two nights after a tough loss in Minnesota, Cleveland treated the game at Rocket Arena like Game 2 of a playoff series. The Cavs walk away satisfied. They responded to adversity, overcame a blazing Timberwolves offense on the way to a 146-134 victory.