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Clippers show long-range prowess, top Timberwolves

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Clippers show long-range prowess, top Timberwolves

TREND. Paul George and the Clippers have not lost a game when they scored at least 100 points through 3 quarters since 1989.

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Paul George and Kawhi Leonard team up for the 37th time this season as the Clippers rain three-pointers on the struggling Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Clippers backed up their standing as the top three-point shooting team in the NBA and cruised to a 124-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, April 18 (Monday, April 19, Manila time).

The Clippers made half of their 42 attempts from three-point range and led by as many as 38 points in the easy victory. Los Angeles entered 42% from distance as a team.

The Clippers had 104 points by the end of the 3rd quarter and have not lost a game when they scored at least 100 points through 3 quarters since 1989.

Hot-shooting Paul George led the Clippers offensively with 23 points on 9-of-17 from the field and 4-of-9 from three-point range. He added 7 rebounds, but his streak of 5 consecutive games with 30-plus points came to an end.

Kawhi Leonard returned to the Clippers’ starting lineup after a four-game absence due to a foot injury and finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists in 23 minutes.

Slowed by injuries at different points of the season, Leonard and George played their 37th game together this season. The Clippers improved to 23-8 at home this year.

All 5 Los Angeles starters finished in double figures. Marcus Morris Sr contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Reggie Jackson finished with 13 points.

Anthony Edwards topped the Timberwolves with 23 points, making 5-of-11 from 3-point range. Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Naz Reid (13 points), Jaden McDaniels (11) and D’Angelo Russell (11) also finished in double digits.

Towns appeared to suffer a right knee injury early in the 4th quarter, coming down awkwardly after taking a shot in the paint, but remained in the game.

The Timberwolves struggled offensively, shooting 41% from the field.

The Clippers led Minnesota 23-1 in second-chance points and 48-37 in rebounds.

Minnesota dropped the first of a four-game road trip that moves on to Sacramento for a pair of games and fell to a league-worst 5-24 on the road this season.

The Clippers welcomed a limited number of fans for the first time this season, with an announced attendance of 1,734 at Staples Center. – Rappler.com

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