Timberwolves stuns Clippers to end losing streak, Lakers wins

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended its losing streak with a surprise win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Published : Feb 09, 2020 12:21 IST

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns accrued 22 points in his team's win.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns accrued 22 points in his team's win.
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns accrued 22 points in his team's win.

The Los Angeles Clippers was crushed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA, while the Lakers claimed a win on Saturday.

The Timberwolves ended a 13-game losing streak with a 142-115 victory over the Clippers.

Jordan McLaughlin (24 points), Malik Beasley (23) and Karl-Anthony Towns (22) led Minnesota to the win.

Beasley went seven-of-13 from three-point range in what was the Timberwolves' 16th win of the season.

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Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard (29 points) and Paul George (21) combined for 50 points.

The Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors in a 125-120 win.

Anthony Davis (27 points and 10 rebounds) and LeBron James (22 points and 11 assists) both had double-doubles.

Raptors roll on, Giannis leads Bucks

The Toronto Raptors posted its 14th straight win by edging the Brooklyn Nets 119-118.

Fred VanVleet (29 points), Pascal Siakam (20) and Terence Davis (20) led the way for the Raptors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 111-95 win over the Orlando Magic.

Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 19 rebounds, but the Phoenix Suns fell to the Denver Nuggets 117-108.

Magic pair battle

Aaron Gordon (seven points) and Wes Iwundu (two) went a combined three-of-18 from the field in Orlando's loss.

Monk magic

Malik Monk produced a huge dunk in the Charlotte Hornets' loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Jazz at Rockets

The Utah Jazz (33-18) visits the Houston Rockets (33-19) on Sunday in a clash between teams sitting fourth and fifth respectively in the Western Conference.

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