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Edwards leads Timberwolves past short‑handed Clippers 94-88

Anthony Edwards poured in 31 points to guide the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-88 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, who were missing Kawhi Leonard.

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Edwards scored 31 points on 12-of-24 shooting, including a decisive step‑back three with 42.9 seconds left. Donte DiVincenzo added 18, while Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each contributed 12. Rudy Gobert grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Wolves improve to 5‑1 since Feb. 9 and 3‑1 since the All‑Star break.

The Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard, struggled early, scoring only 38 points in the first half and shooting 40.5% overall. Derrick Jones Jr. led the team with 18 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 14. Minnesota shot 43.4% and held the Clippers to 15 points in the second quarter. The win keeps the Wolves on a strong road trip, while the Clippers face a three‑game losing streak.