The wounded Minnesota Timberwolves look to defend their top-three spot in the Western Conference when they face off with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
Minnesota’s at 44-21 on the season after back-to-back losses, with the 41-22 Clippers right behind them in the standings.
All-Star centre Karl-Anthony Towns remains out for Minnesota with a torn meniscus, while the likes of Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards are also on the T-Wolves injury report but both could go Tuesday. Gobert missed Sunday’s loss to the Lakers with a hamstring injury. L.A.’s got some key health issues of their own, with Kawhi Leonard (groin) and Paul George (knee) missing Sunday’s loss against Milwaukee, although both injuries appear to be minor.
Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET with the Clippers -6.5 on the point spread and the over-under at 217.5 on the NBA odds.
Timberwolves vs. Clippers NBA Betting Odds
As long as the point spread stays at an odd number, either the Timberwolves or Clippers will have to improve one of their abysmal stretches against the spread. Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in their last eight outings, also failing to cover in six straight contests against a Western Conference opponent. The Clippers are 4-10 ATS over their last 14 games and 2-5 in their last seven against the Northwest Division.
Head-to-head, the T-Wolves are up 2-1 in the season series. Minnesota has also covered in four of their last five battles with the Clippers. These teams met back on March 3 in Minnesota, ending as an 89-88 L.A. victory (177 points) for a total that was listed pre-game at 219.5.
Minnesota Timberwolves
With Towns, Gobert, Kyle Anderson, and Monte Morris all out of the lineup Sunday, the Timberwolves still hung in there against the Lakers. That was largely in part to a hurt Anthony Edwards going for a team-high in points (25), rebounds (seven), and assists (seven). Centre Naz Reid entered the starting lineup Sunday in place of Gobert and finished with 25 points and four blocks while draining five of 10 three-point attempts.
The good news for Minnesota is that outside of Towns, they could get several banged up players back for Tuesday. Gobert averages a double-double with ease, alleviating the loss of Towns that was clearly felt Sunday — with both big men out Minnesota got out-rebounded 56-38.
Los Angeles Clippers
No Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in L.A.’s most recent outing, a 124-117 loss to Milwaukee Sunday, isn’t much to lose sleep over. The two Clippers stars were listed out with different soreness’s, and L.A. had a busy weekend after a win Saturday against Chicago in which both Leonard and George saw over 38 minutes of floor time.
Prior to Sunday’s loss the Clippers had won four of five games including a low-scoring victory over Minnesota. With 117.2 points per contest the Clippers rank just outside the top 10 in the NBA. They’re exactly 10th in points allowed (112.6 per game). But as shown to start the month, L.A. can either score 140 points in a win or 89 and still get the dub — and that’s dangerous.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Timberwolves vs. Clippers?
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TIMBERWOLVES
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CLIPPERS
112
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 Mar 1:59am | LAC | -6.5 -115 | O +217.5 -110 |
| Closing 13 Mar 3:59am | LAC | -1.5 +105 | O +222.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
| Points |
25.94 |
| Assists |
5.91 |
| Rebounds |
12.92 |
| FG% |
66.1 |
| Steals |
1.28 |
| Blocks |
2.13 |
| Points |
23.72 |
| Assists |
8.53 |
| Rebounds |
9.21 |
| FG% |
64.9 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
| Points |
27.56 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
83.3 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
| Points |
21.17 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
9.33 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.94 |
| Assists |
5.91 |
| Rebounds |
12.92 |
| FG% |
66.1 |
| Steals |
1.28 |
| Blocks |
2.13 |
| Points |
23.72 |
| Assists |
8.53 |
| Rebounds |
9.21 |
| FG% |
64.9 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
| Points |
27.56 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
83.3 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
| Points |
21.17 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
9.33 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Monte Morris (PG)
Rudy Gobert (C)
Terance Mann (SG)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
James Harden (SG)
Moussa Diabate (PF)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Jordan Miller (SG)
James Harden (SG)
James Harden (SG)
Daniel Theis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Ques Thur | Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Conley is hampered by a achilles injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Tues | Academics - 28 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Conley has an achilles injury, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Conley is battling with a right soleus strain, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Ques Fri | Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Conley has an achilles injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's clash against the Mavericks for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Wed | Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Conley is battling with a left soleus strain, but he is projected to be in Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Conley is managing a right soleus strain, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Thurs | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24 | 3-5 | 5-3 | + - |
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Conley is hampered by an right Achilles injury, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Alexander-Walker is managing a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Ques Fri | Finger - 07 / 05 / 24 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Morris is nursing a right index finger sprain, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Nuggets. |
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| Rudy Gobert (C) | Prob Fri | Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Gobert was tending to a personal matter, but he is projected to play Game 3 of the Western Conference second round against the Nuggets. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Terance Mann (SG) | prob Fri | Leg - 02 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Mann is nursing a right lower-leg contusion, but it is projected that he will be active prior to Friday's showdown verses the Mavericks. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 14 / 04 / 24 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Westbrook will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Rockets as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 2-6 | 3-5 | + - |
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Harden is tending to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will play against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Moussa Diabate (PF) | Prob Fri | Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Diabate missed the last game managing a hand injury, but he is likely to take on the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Prob Fri | Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Westbrook missed the last game due to a left hand contusion, but he is expected to partake in Friday's showdown with the Jazz. |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Zubac is dealing with left ankle inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns. |
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| Jordan Miller (SG) | Prob Fri | Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Miller was absent from the last match with a thumb ailment, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Friday's showdown versus the Jazz. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Harden has missed the last two games due to right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up on Friday against the Jazz. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 07 / 04 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-6 | + - |
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Harden is bothered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be in Sunday's lineup versus the Cavaliers. |
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| Daniel Theis (PF) | Ques Wed | Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-6 | + - |
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Theis has missed the last two games with a left thumb sprain, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Mar 1:59am LAC -6.5 -115 O +217.5 -110 Closing 13 Mar 3:59am LAC -1.5 +105 O +222.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Timberwolves Team Leaders
Points 25.94
Assists 5.91
Rebounds 12.92
FG% 66.1
Steals 1.28
Blocks 2.13
Points 23.72
Assists 8.53
Rebounds 9.21
FG% 64.9
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.22
Points 27.56
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 83.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.13
Points 21.17
Assists 8
Rebounds 9.33
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 25.94
Assists 5.91
Rebounds 12.92
FG% 66.1
Steals 1.28
Blocks 2.13
Points 23.72
Assists 8.53
Rebounds 9.21
FG% 64.9
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.22
Points 27.56
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 83.3
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.13
Points 21.17
Assists 8
Rebounds 9.33
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Mike Conley (PG)
Ques Thur Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Tues Academics - 28 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Ques Fri Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Wed Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Sun Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Thurs Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24Monte Morris (PG)
Ques Fri Finger - 07 / 05 / 24Rudy Gobert (C)
Prob Fri Personal - 06 / 05 / 24Terance Mann (SG)
prob Fri Leg - 02 / 05 / 24Russell Westbrook (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 14 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Moussa Diabate (PF)
Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24Russell Westbrook (PG)
Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24Ivica Zubac (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24Jordan Miller (SG)
Prob Fri Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 24Daniel Theis (PF)
Ques Wed Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mike Conley (PG) Ques Thur Achilles - 29 / 05 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Conley is hampered by a achilles injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Tues Academics - 28 / 05 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Conley has an achilles injury, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Sun Achilles - 25 / 05 / 24 1-3 3-1 + - Conley is battling with a right soleus strain, but he is likely to be on court against the Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Ques Fri Achilles - 23 / 05 / 24 2-3 3-2 + - Conley has an achilles injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's clash against the Mavericks for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Wed Achilles - 21 / 05 / 24 2-3 3-2 + - Conley is battling with a left soleus strain, but he is projected to be in Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Sun Achilles - 18 / 05 / 24 3-3 3-3 + - Conley is managing a right soleus strain, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Thurs Achilles - 14 / 05 / 24 3-5 5-3 + - Conley is hampered by an right Achilles injury, but he is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG) Ques Sun Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 24 4-6 6-4 + - Alexander-Walker is managing a left shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Monte Morris (PG) Ques Fri Finger - 07 / 05 / 24 5-6 6-5 + - Morris is nursing a right index finger sprain, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Nuggets.
Rudy Gobert (C) Prob Fri Personal - 06 / 05 / 24 5-6 6-5 + - Gobert was tending to a personal matter, but he is projected to play Game 3 of the Western Conference second round against the Nuggets.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Terance Mann (SG) prob Fri Leg - 02 / 05 / 24 1-1 2-0 + - Mann is nursing a right lower-leg contusion, but it is projected that he will be active prior to Friday's showdown verses the Mavericks.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Out Sun Rest - 14 / 04 / 24 2-5 2-5 + - Westbrook will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Rockets as he will receive a day of rest.
James Harden (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 2-6 3-5 + - Harden is tending to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will play against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Moussa Diabate (PF) Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Diabate missed the last game managing a hand injury, but he is likely to take on the Jazz on Friday.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Westbrook missed the last game due to a left hand contusion, but he is expected to partake in Friday's showdown with the Jazz.
Ivica Zubac (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Zubac is dealing with left ankle inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns.
Jordan Miller (SG) Prob Fri Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Miller was absent from the last match with a thumb ailment, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Friday's showdown versus the Jazz.
James Harden (SG) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Harden has missed the last two games due to right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up on Friday against the Jazz.
James Harden (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 24 4-7 5-6 + - Harden is bothered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be in Sunday's lineup versus the Cavaliers.
Daniel Theis (PF) Ques Wed Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24 4-7 5-6 + - Theis has missed the last two games with a left thumb sprain, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Suns on Wednesday.