Timberwolves Turn up Defense, Knock Off Clippers

Timberwolves Turn up Defense, Knock Off Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (C) attempts to drive past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (L) and center Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2024. Ryan Sun/AP Photo
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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards added 23 points with eight assists as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 121–100 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, Feb. 12, in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference.

Rudy Gobert had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocked shots while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 15 points as the first-place Timberwolves improved to 2–1 on a five-game road trip in advance of the All-Star break.