The Cavaliers face undefeated Minnesota after two alarming fourth-quarter performances. Cleveland must prove it can finish games against elite competition.
Writer Creshonda Smith argues that the Cleveland Cavaliers risk defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves if they repeat their late-game fourth-quarter collapses. Cleveland previously squandered a 29-point lead against Philadelphia before holding on against Brooklyn, where a 22-point advantage was cut to a narrow 125-121 win. Opponents have outscored Cleveland 73-45 in fourth quarters through two games.
Smith highlights the threat posed by Minnesota, who entered 3-0 with victories by at least 20 points behind Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The writer stresses that Cleveland must maintain discipline across 48 minutes to overcome Minnesota's offense and Rudy Gobert's interior presence.
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