Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Los Angeles Clippers 127-101

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured their first victory without star guard Anthony Edwards, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 127-101 in NBA Cup group play. LaMelo Ball led the scoring with 24 points, including six three-pointers, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 23 points on highly efficient shooting. Bones Hyland added 19 points from the bench.

The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Minnesota following recent defeats to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Timberwolves dominated the paint, outscoring the Clippers 62-42. This performance follows recent concerns regarding Rudy Gobert’s offensive efficiency, as the center struggled in previous outings but managed to contribute a putback layup during the Clippers game.

The Clippers, who have now lost four consecutive games, were led by Darius Garland with 24 points. Los Angeles continues to play without Brandon Ingram and Max Strus due to foot injuries.