Timberwolves fall to Clippers 89-88

The Timberwolves suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Clippers in a nail-biting 89-88 loss. Despite putting up a strong fight throughout the game, the Timberwolves were unable to secure the victory in the final moments. The team's performance was commendable, with standout plays from key players such as Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. However, it was ultimately not enough to overcome the Clippers' relentless offense and defense.

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.”

There were a few mea culpas going around the Timberwolves following Sunday's 89-88 loss to the Clippers, and it might come as no surprise to those who follow the team closely that the mistakes were related to the team's late-game execution.

First was coach Chris Finch, who regretted not calling a timeout on the team's second-to-last offensive possession when it was down one. The Wolves ended that one with a missed runner from Karl-Anthony Towns, but Finch said he should have gotten the Wolves back into something when the possession didn't start the way they would have liked.

The Timberwolves put together one of their best quarters of the season in the first, scoring the first nine points of the game on their way to a 30-18 advantage by the end of the frame. Karl-Anthony Towns was lights out, pouring in 12 points in the quarter.

Towns, however, didn’t score again until the fourth quarter, though he was effective passing out of double teams, tallying eight assists for the game. 

The Clippers played without Russell Westbrook after he fractured his left hand in a home victory over Washington on Friday night. Ivica Zubac returned after missing two games with an illness.

The loss serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports and the importance of resilience in facing adversity. While disappointing, this defeat can serve as motivation for the Timberwolves to regroup and come back stronger in their future games. With determination and perseverance, they have the potential to bounce back from this setback and continue to strive for success on the court.

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 Sarah H

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