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Edwards’ 31 Points Propel Timberwolves Past Clippers

3/1/2026

Summary

Edwards Secures Victory

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 31 points.
Edwards defied Chris Finch's instructions to pass the ball and hit a crucial three-pointer.
Edwards and Finch downplayed the incident, emphasizing their competitive relationship.
The Timberwolves advanced to 37-23 and sit fifth in the Western Conference, a position that could face challenges as the playoffs approach.

Summary

Randle's Scoring Struggles

Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves forward) has seen a sharp scoring drop since the All-Star break, totaling 48 points over four games.
His low came with just 4 points against the Clippers.
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves guard) has taken more shots, despite Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch's preferences.
With 22 games left in season, the Timberwolves need Randle to regain form to support playoff ambitions, or management may reconsider his future.

History

Historical Context

The Minnesota Timberwolves, founded in 1989, struggled in their early years but found success in the early 2000s, highlighted by Kevin Garnett's MVP season in 2004. That year, they reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time, defeating the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. Today, under Anthony Edwards' leadership, the Timberwolves aim to replicate that playoff success, having recently advanced to the conference finals in 2024.

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Edwards Secures Victory

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 94-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 31 points.
Edwards defied Chris Finch's instructions to pass the ball and hit a crucial three-pointer.
Edwards and Finch downplayed the incident, emphasizing their competitive relationship.
The Timberwolves advanced to 37-23 and sit fifth in the Western Conference, a position that could face challenges as the playoffs approach.

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