Clippers top Wolves for rugged win
MINNEAPOLIS >> Kawhi Leonard had 32 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 89-88 on Sunday in a physical and defensive game between two of the top four teams in the Western Conference.
Norman Powell matched a season high with 24 points, and Paul George added 15 points but shot just 5 of 16 from the field and was 3 of 11 from 3-point range.
“This was an old-school, 1985 game,” Los Angeles coach Tyronn Lue said. “But I loved the way we kept competing and kept guarding, defending.”
The Clippers played without Russell Westbrook after he fractured his left hand in
a home victory over Washington on Friday night. Ivica Zubac returned.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points for Minnesota. The Timberwolves lost
back-to-back games for just the third time this season. KNICKS 107, CAVALIERS 98 >> Josh Hart had a tripledouble, Donte DiVincenzo scored 28 points and New
York regrouped to beat Cleveland after losing AllStar guard Jalen Brunson in the first minute with a left knee injury.
76ERS 120, MAVERICKS 116 >> Tobias Harris scored 28 points, Tyrese Maxey added 24 and Philadelphia beat Dallas.
SPURS 117, PACERS 105 >> Victor Wembanyama had 31 points and 12 rebounds to lead San Antonio Spurs past Indiana.
MAGIC 113, PISTONS 91 >> Paolo Banchero scored 29 points for a second straight game and Orlando beat Detroit for a four-game season sweep.
RAPTORS 111, HORNETS 106 >> Immanuel Quickley scored 22 points and matched his season high with 11 assists, R.J. Barrett had 23 points and Toronto beat Charlotte.