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Edwards Leads Timberwolves Past Short‑Handed Clippers 94-88

Anthony Edwards poured in 31 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-88 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, who were short‑handed without Kawhi Leonard.

Edwards finished 12 of 24 from the floor, sealing the victory with a step‑back 3‑pointer late in the fourth. Donte DiVincenzo added 18 points and Rudy Gobert grabbed 13 rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 12.

The win improves Minnesota to 5‑1 since Feb. 9 and 3‑1 since the All‑Star break. Los Angeles, missing Leonard, struggled offensively, shooting 40.5% overall and 18.2% in the second quarter, and fell to 3‑0 on a three‑game stretch.