Timberwolves end losing streak as Clippers falter at the finish
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on seven-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by holding off the Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds while Julius Randle had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame 22 turnovers and another blown double-digit lead.
James Harden had 20 points and 11 assists and Ivica Zubac contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who went ahead 90-87 with 4:10 left on Harden’s four-point play for their first lead since 27-26.
Kevin Porter Jr., who had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Clippers, rolled his left ankle on a drive to the basket with 1:29 left as he lost the ball out of bounds with his team trailing by three. The Clippers made only one basket, a layup by Zubac, over the final four minutes.
The Timberwolves finished 2-2 in West Group A. The Clippers, with star Kawhi Leonard (knee) yet to play this season and starter Norman Powell (hamstring) sidelined for a sixth straight game, are 1-2 with one group stage game left.
Both teams are long shots to reach the quarterfinals of the in-season tournament.
Up next
The Clippers host Denver Sunday. The Timberwolves host the Lakers on Monday.
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