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NBA reveals Cavs benefited from two missed calls late in win over Timberwolves

The Cleveland Cavaliers clawed their way back from a 15-point first-half deficit to defeat the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in an overtime thriller on Monday evening. However, they may have gotten some help from the referees in completing the comeback.…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:22 PM
NBA reveals Cavs benefited from two missed calls late in win over Timberwolves
Key Things to Know
  • The NBA revealed the Cavaliers benefited from two missed referee calls in their late win over Minnesota.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime after overcoming a 15-point deficit.
  • The league confirmed officials missed a shooting foul against Anthony Edwards late in regulation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report revealed that the Cleveland Cavaliers benefited from two incorrect referee decisions during their 127-125 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cleveland had previously recovered from a 15-point first-half deficit before securing the narrow home win.

According to the league report, officials missed an uncalled shooting foul on Anthony Edwards' drive at the end of regulation. Additionally, an incorrect foul call was assessed against Minnesota during a late tie-up involving Donovan Mitchell when contact should have been ruled incidental.

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