ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Naz Reid came off the bench to score 16 points, and Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.

INDIANAPOLIS — Just across halfcourt, Cavs sixth man Caris LeVert attacked multiple Pacers defenders off the dribble, forcing both to collapse inside the arc, as Evan Mobley trailed the play.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a referee.Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds ... and NBA-leading Cleveland beat Toronto to extend their win streak to 12. Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for the Cavaliers, who are tied for the fifth-best record in league ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch that qualifies as their second worst of the season entering the finale of a three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Randle is still struggling to mesh with the team. If the Wolves don't see a future with Randle, then moving on before the deadline is the move. They need scoring on the wing and guard help.

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