Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers (01-08-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The big league is going to witness a heart-throbbing matchup, where the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The match will tip off at 8 pm ET on January 8, 2026. The Timberwolves have won 24 matches so far and are preparing to host the Cavaliers tonight.

As for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has won 21 matches so far this season, which is a bit lower than the Timberwolves. However, with players like Donovan Mitchell, the team still has a chance to withstand the Timberwolves. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The match will tip off at 8:00 pm ET on January 8, 2026, only at FDSN and FDSOH. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Expected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Donte DiVincenzo (PG)
• Naz Reid (PF)
• Jalen McDaniels (SF)
• Julius Randle (PF)
• Rudy Gobert (C)

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Donovan Mitchell (SG)
• Evan Mobley (PF)
• Jarrett Allen (C)
• Craig Porter Jr. (PG)
• Sam Merrill (SG)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Anthony Edwards - QUESTIONABLE (injury maintenance)
• Rocco Zikarsky - QUESTIONABLE (G League)
• Terrence Shannon Jr. - OUT (foot)

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Darius Garland - QUESTIONABLE (hand)
• Jaylon Tyson - QUESTIONABLE (illness)
• Dean Wade - OUT (knee)
• Larry Nance Jr. - OUT (calf)
• Max Strus - OUT (foot)
• Chris Livingston - OUT (two-way)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had eight games with over 240.5 points scored, out of the 37 games played in the 2025-2026 season. However, out of the 38 games played by the Cleveland Cavaliers, they have scored a combined total of more than 240.5 points in 15 games played.

As for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Randle has had an average score of 22.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Rudy Gobert averaged 11.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. However, as of Anthony Edwards, his presence remains questionable in tonight’s game, and hence, their fate is still uncertain.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have Donovan Mitchell, who has averaged 29.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. However, Jaylon Tyson delivered 12.8 points, 55 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. But Tyson’s presence tonight is still a matter of question.

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