Kawhi Leonard leads Los Angeles Clippers to narrow victory over Timberwolves |

NEW DELHI: The Los Angeles Clippers slightly beyond the Minnesota Timberwolves with an 89-88 victory, led by a remarkable performance from Kawhi Leonardwho scored 32 points on 12-of-26 shooting. Norman Powell added 24 points, shooting an impressive 6 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Paul Georges contributed 15 points to the victory. Despite a difficult match James Hardenwho finished with just four points and went 0 for 10 from the field, the Clippers managed to secure victory.
On the Timberwolves side, Anthony Edwards led the charge with 27 points on 9-of-20 shooting, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Rudy Gobert contributed with 12 points and 16 rebounds.

The game remained closely contested throughout, with the score tied at 84 at the end of the fourth quarter. However, Leonard’s crucial three-point play with just over two minutes left gave the Clippers the lead they needed. Despite Towns’ dunk closing the gap, Leonard’s two free throws extended the Clippers’ lead to 89-86 with seconds left. Edwards’ late dunk wasn’t enough for the Timber wolves to stage a comeback, sealing the victory for the Clippers.
The game saw a momentum shift, with Minnesota initially taking a 23-7 lead in the first quarter. However, the Clippers fought back, outscoring the Timberwolves 31-16 in the second quarter to take a three-point halftime lead. Despite a competitive effort from both teams, it was the Clippers who ultimately emerged victorious in a hotly contested clash.
(Contributions from Reuters)