Cavaliers Rally From 15-Point Deficit to Beat Timberwolves in Overtime
In an NBA game reported by the Kansas City Star, the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, handing the Timberwolves their first loss of the season.

Kansas City, MO, October 27, 2026 —
The Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, according to a game report by the Kansas City Star. The loss was Minnesota’s first of the season.
The reported comeback and overtime finish marked the key developments in the game. Cleveland erased a substantial lead before securing the win after regulation, while Minnesota’s season-opening run without a loss came to an end.
The available account does not provide the final score, the date or location of the game, or details about how either team performed during specific stretches. It also does not identify players who led the comeback or describe the decisive plays in overtime. Those details were not included in the trend summary.
The result gives Cleveland a win over Minnesota after trailing by 15 points, while the Timberwolves move on from their first loss of the season. The summary does not provide either team’s updated record or information about upcoming games, so no further standings or schedule details are available.
The Kansas City Star was identified as the outlet reporting the game. Beyond the deficit, overtime result and end of Minnesota’s unbeaten start, additional game statistics and postgame reactions were not provided.
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