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Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers down Minnesota Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Boston Celtics three days ago. Today, the Cavs did the same to the best in the West — knocking down the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime. Let’s recap what happened.
Nightly Notables
Jarrett Allen worked his way to a career-high 33 points by applying maximum pressure to the rim all night. His assault on the basket didn’t register too many field goals, converting just 9-19 attempts, but Allen’s aggressiveness led to 21 trips to the free throw line.
Setting the table for Allen was Darius Garland, who finished with 8 assists and likely would have had a double-double if Allen finished a few more of his opportunities around the rim. But I don’t think anyone is complaining about the result.
Garland also scored 34 points on 11-16 shooting inside of two-point range. This was a strong performance for Garland who has struggled to score inside the perimeter recently. Tonight, that was no problem as he diced Minnesota in the in-between game.
Garland and Allen tag-teaming the best defensive team in the NBA was a sight for sore eyes and felt reminiscent of the Cavaliers’ breakout year in 2021.
Well, that happened…
It’s not every day you see someone airball a dunk… or, whatever this was from Rudy Gobert.
But while Gobert had a relatively rough night in Cleveland, it was the Cavaliers’ defense on Anthony Edwards that truly turned heads. Edwards shot just 7-27 from the floor and went scoreless in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Big Picture
Things haven’t been great since the All-Star break. A handful of head-scratching losses and multiple injuries across the roster will dampen anyone’s optimism. Yet, key wins against two of the best teams in the league should raise your spirits.
The Cavs are hopeful they will return to full strength shortly. With fewer than 20 games remaining before the playoffs, every game is an opportunity to sharpen their iron. Not to mention, the Cavs remain deadlocked with the Milwaukee Bucks in a race for the two-seed.
Minnesota leaders are sending photos that highlight the state’s landmarks and culture to the U.S. Capitol for a special time capsule.
The time capsule gives each state and territory delegation an opportunity to provide a snapshot of time in 2026 as America celebrates its 250th birthday.
Photos from all eight Minnesota congressional districts were sent to the Capitol.
They include Lake Superior, the State Fair, the loon, Prince’s Purple Rain and the National Eagle Center.
The capsule will be sealed inside the Capitol Visitor Center until America’s 500th birthday on July 4, 2276.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO News) – Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
According to court documents, the sentencing date is set for July 23 at 10 a.m. at the Minneapolis federal courthouse.
Earlier this month, Boelter, 58, changed his plea to guilty on six counts against him in the June 14, 2025 lawmaker shootings as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors.
Under the terms of the plea deal, Boelter’s recommended sentence will be two consecutive life terms followed by 40 years. The judge approved the plea deal and ordered an expedited sentencing.
The U.S. Department of Justice said it would not seek the death penalty against Boelter, which, according to a letter from U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, was part of the proposed plea agreement.
In his guilty plea, Boelter admitted to fatally shooting the Hortmans, wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, and attempting to shoot their daughter, Hope. The shootings prompted a massive manhunt that lasted 43 hours.
Following the guilty plea, theHoffman family released a statementthat said, “there is no justice when our family and our state will never truly heal.”
Boelter also faces state charges, including two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count each of felony cruelty to an animal and impersonating an officer. A guilty verdict for one of the first-degree murder charges carries a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed its case against him will move forward.
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The entirety of the Metro Transit Blue Line and parts of the Green Line will shut down for a few weeks this summer and be replaced by buses as crews work to swap worn track and outdated equipment.
The Blue Line will be offline from June 29 to Aug. 19. The west end of the Green Line — from West Bank to Target Field — will shut down between July 1 and July 26 and again between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19.
Metro Transit says buses will stop at or near the stations every 15 minutes. Some boarding locations will be moved to Hiawatha Avenue, and staff will help guide riders to their bus stops for the construction period.
Nearly every stop along the 22-year-old Blue Line will see improvement, Metro Transit says. The stations will be outfitted with real-time signs and shelter glass.
“We recognize that this needed maintenance work will be disruptive to riders, but once completed, the work we do this summer will help improve the customer experience for years to come,” said General Manager Lesley Kandaras.
The Green Line will be back in service for the beginning of August to accommodate summer events, such as Twins and Lynx games, the WWE Summer Slam at U.S. Bank Stadium and Noah Kahan and Ed Sheeran concerts.
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