Anthony Edwards scored 21 factors on 7-for-21 taking pictures to assist the Minnesota Timberwolves cease a four-game dropping streak by holding off the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup sport Friday evening.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 12 factors and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle added 11 factors and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame 22 turnovers and one other double-digit lead.
James Harden had 20 factors and 11 assists and Ivica Zubac added 16 factors and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who took a 90-87 lead with 4:10 left on Harden’s four-point play for his or her first advances since 27-26.
Kevin Porter Jr., who had 17 factors and 7 rebounds for the Clippers, rolled his left ankle on a drive to the basket with 1:29 left as he misplaced the ball out of bounds whereas his staff was led by three.
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The Timberwolves completed 2-2 in West Group A. The Clippers are 1-2 with one group stage sport remaining. Each groups are removed from reaching the quarter-finals of this season’s event.
Key second
Edwards made a 3-pointer with 2:24 left for a 92-90 lead.
Key statistic
The Clippers made only one basket, a layup by Zubac, within the last 4 minutes.
To be continued
The Timberwolves host the Lakers on Monday.
