Anthony Edwards dropped 37 points while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added a season-high 28, guiding the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-21) to a resounding 118-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers (41-23) on Tuesday night.
The Clippers suffered a setback early in the game as Kawhi Leonard exited with back spasms between the first two quarters, significantly impacting their offensive rhythm.
Despite Leonard’s absence, the Clippers initially built a commanding 22-point lead, but the resilient Timberwolves rallied back in the second half to secure a crucial victory on the road.
Mike Conley added 23 points for the winners and Rudy Gobert notched eight points and 11 rebounds before leaving the game late with a rib injury.
Paul George led the Clippers with 22 points, but their offensive struggles in the second half, coupled with turnovers, allowed Minnesota to seize control of the game. James Harden added 12 points, while Norman Powell contributed 11 off the bench.
Despite missing Karl-Anthony Towns due to injury, the Timberwolves displayed grit and determination to overcome adversity and secure the win down the stretch.
