Anthony Edwards scores 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker adds a season-high 28 and Minnesota takes advantage of Leonard’s early exit and roars back from an early 22-point deficit for a 118-100 vi…
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, left, takes a 3-point shot as Clippers star Paul George defends during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Edwards scored a game-high 37 points as the Timberwolves roared back from an early 22-point deficit for a 118-100 victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ T.J. Warren drives to the basket between Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and Clippers guard James Harden during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert prepares to dunk in front of Clippers star Paul George, right, and teammate Anthony Edwards during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers star Paul George pleads his case with referee Justin Van Duyne during the first half of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert argues a call during the first half of their game against the Clippers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers forward Paul George dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Clippers guard James Harden drives past Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley shoots past Clippers guard Terance Mann and center Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives past Clippers guard Terance Mann during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. left, grabs a rebound next to Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert pivots in front of Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, drives past the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers star James Harden, right, drives to the basket past the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jordan McLaughlin during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch directs a play from the sidelines during the second half of their victory over the Clippers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Naz Reid, right, and Kyle Anderson celebrate during their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers star James Harden, center, looks to pass as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, left, and Kyle Anderson defend during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. After leading by as much as 22 points in the first half, the Clippers’ focus gave way, resulting in a 118-100 collapse to the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards picked up the scoring in place of Karl-Anthony Towns, who is out with a left meniscus tear. Edwards scored 29 of his game-high 37 points in the second half and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added a season-high 28 points to lead the Timberwolves to their third victory in four games against the Clippers this season.
Fellow All-Star Paul George said Leonard mentioned his discomfort but still tried to push through it. “For the most part it’s been the same Achilles heel we’ve been having,” George said. “It’s giving up offensive rebounds. Transition, we were good to start the season off, but we’ve had slippage there. But I think more than anything, we got to give a little bit more effort.”
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