CLEVELAND — The Minnesota Timberwolves are having an off night.
Timberwolves miss first 16 shots, make just 2 field goals in first quarter against Cavaliers
The Minnesota Timberwolves are having an off night.
By TOM WITHERS
They made just two field goals in the first quarter Monday while falling behind 30-10 against the Cavaliers.
The Timberwolves missed their first 16 shots from the field before All-Star Anthony Edward drained a 3-pointer with 4:56 left. By then, the Cavs were already leading 24-8.
Minnesota didn't get its second bucket until Naz Reid dropped a layup at the buzzer. Edwards, who was questionable with a sore hip, finished 1 of 7 from the field and the Timberwolves were just 2 of 21 in the opening period.
The two field goals were a season-low in the NBA for a first quarter, and Minnesota's 12 points matched the club's fewest in the opening 12 minutes this season.
Oklahoma City held Phoenix to 1-of-13 shooting in the third quarter on Feb. 5.
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