LaMelo Ball leads Minnesota’s first-half charge as the Timberwolves take a 69-56 lead into the break.
Minnesota built a 13-point cushion with a 34-24 opening quarter and a 35-32 second, reaching 69 while holding the Clippers to 56. LaMelo Ball paced the Timberwolves with 15 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 11 on 5-of-6 shooting; Darius Garland led Los Angeles with 14 points and four assists. The Timberwolves entered at 3-2 and No. 5 in the power index, well ahead of the Clippers at 1-3 and No. 21. After the break, watch whether Minnesota can keep its scoring pressure up and whether Garland can spark a Clippers push.
Key Performers
LaMelo Ball (Minnesota): 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3-for-8 from three Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota): 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting Darius Garland (LA Clippers): 14 points, 4 assists