Wolves win a rare sight against the Cavs

January 9, 2018 at 4:23AM

A RARE SIGHT

The Timberwolves on Monday improved to 6-22 all-time against Le-Bron James, with their first victory over him at home since February 2005. The other five victories:

Nov. 21, 2003: Wolves 97, @Cleveland 83

• James' 13th career game; Latrell Sprewell scored 31 points.

Feb. 2, 2004: @Wolves 103, Cleveland 92

• James shot 6-for-18 as Cavs fell to 19-31 on the season.

Feb. 17, 2005: @Wolves 94, Cleveland 88

• The Wolves' third game after coach Flip Saunders was fired.

Nov. 26, 2005: Wolves 89, @Cleveland 85

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• Kevin Garnett hit tiebreaking 21-footer with 56.9 seconds left.

April 4, 2014: Wolves 122, @Miami 121 (OT)

• Corey Brewer hit two free throws with 2 seconds to go.

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