NBA: Julius Randle Stars As Timberwolves Prevail 108-80 Over Clippers

Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA 2024-25 on Thursday (December 5, 2024). Randle had all of his points in the first half, including four 3-pointers, to help Minnesota win their third straight game after losing four in a row. The Timberwolves were up by 27 at halftime and their largest lead was 41 in the second half. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 18 points, including a season-high five 3-pointers. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 14 points. The Clippers had their nine-game home winning streak snapped.

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Updated on: 5 December 2024 6:12 pm

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guards Anthony Edwards (5) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones (23) fight for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle dribbles against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif..

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) fouls Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif.