The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a four-game win streak entering Jan. 10. Moreover, at 25-13, Minnesota are among the best teams in the Western Conference as the group looks to establish itself as a title contender.

Minnesota is weighing a tough call as reports suggest the Timberwolves are open to trading rookie guard amid win-now pressure.

Look for the Cavs to defend on a string. Are they rotating in unison? Or are they scrambling around aimlessly? That could make the difference tomorrow. Healthy offense. Now let’

At 33 years old and in his 13th year in the league, the Timberwolves' center is playing as well as he has ever played.

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Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 8 in Minneapolis.

All five Wolves starters scored in double figures, but no performance was more impressive than Rudy Gobert. Minnesota's star big man had 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting with 17 rebounds and 2 blocks. What was most impressive was his defense on Heat big man Bam Adebayo, who was held to only 7 points on 3 of 11 shooting.

The Timberwolves were beaten decisively both times they met Cleveland last season, as Minnesota had no answers for the Cavaliers’ dynamic offense. The tables were turned Thursday at Target Center. Minnesota delivered one of its most complete offensive performances of the season.

Minnesota won’t make this easy for the Cavs. Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Naz Reid are a hefty frontcourt that don’t shy away from physicality. Not to mention wing defenders like Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards, who shrink the margin for error and take away advantages.