Game Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

Clippers won 4 of their last 6 games

The Clippers are 41-22 overall this season. They are in fourth place in the Western Conference and they are 3.5 games back of the Thunder for first place. Los Angeles is five games ahead of the Kings to avoid the play-in game. The Clippers have won four of their last six games.

In their last game, the Clippers lost 124-117 to the Bucks at home on Sunday, March 10. The two teams went back-and-forth in the game with the Bucks going on a late run to steal the win. The Clippers shot 45.2% from the field and 29.8% from behind the arc. Norman Powell led the team in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-21 shooting.

Kawhi Leonard is the leading scorer on the team with 24 points per game. Ivica Zubac is the top rebounder with 9.2 boards per game. James Harden is the best passer with 8.3 assists per game.

Russell Westbrook is out for the game. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is questionable for the game.

The Clippers are averaging 117.2 points per game which ranks 11th in the league. They are the sixth best shooting team with 49.1% from the field. Los Angeles is making 38.7% from behind the 3-point line.

On defense, the Clippers are allowing 112.6 points per game which ranks 10th. They are allowing 46.8% from the field which ranks ninth. Los Angeles is the 10th best 3-point defensive team with their opponents making 36.1% from behind the arc.

The Clippers are 32-31 against the spread this season. They are 16-15 against the spread when they have played at home. Los Angeles is 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. Los Angles hasn’t covered in six of their last eight homes games. The under is 36-27 when the Clippers have played this season. The under is 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 99.4 possessions per game which ranks 22nd in the league.

Timberwolves losers of 4 of last 6

Minnesota is 44-21 overall this season which places them third in the Western Conference. They are 1.5 games back of the Thunder for first place in the conference. The Timberwolves are seven games ahead of the Kings for seventh place to avoid the play-in games. Minnesota has lost four of their last six games.

In their last game, the Timberwolves lost 120-109 against the Lakers on the road on Sunday, March 10. The Lakers went on a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter to separate themselves from Minnesota and take the win. Minnesota shot 42.3% from the field and 34.8% from behind the 3-point line. They were out scored by the Lakers 64-44 in the paint in the loss. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid both scored 25 points to lead the team in the game.

Jaylen Clark and Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as out for the game. Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards and Monte Morris are questionable for the game.

Anthony Edwards is the leading scorer on the team with 26.3 points per game. Rudy Gobert is grabbing a team-high 12.9 rebounds per game. Mike Conley is passing a team leading 6.2 assists per game.

The Timberwolves are averaging 113.1 points per game which ranks 19th in the league. They are shooting 48.4% from the field which ranks 11th. They are making 38.5% from behind the 3-point line which is the third best in the NBA.

On defense, the Timberwolves are allowing 106.8 points per game which is the best in the sport. They are forcing 44.7% from the field which also ranks first in the NBA. They are the fourth best 3-point defensive team with their opponents making 35% from the field.

Minnesota is 32-33 against the spread this season. They are 17-17 against the spread when they have played on the road. The Timberwolves are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games. The Timberwolves are 5-7 against the spread when they have been road single-digit underdogs. The under is 33-32 when Minnesota has played this season. The total is 5-5 in their last 10 games. Minnesota is averaging 99.1 possessions per game which ranks fifth slowest in the league.

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