Clippers Looking For 20th Home Win
The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on Saturday evening.

The Clippers (33-15) have won seven of their last 10 games, but are coming off a home loss against the Kings in their most recent contest. This marks their second game of a four-game home stand, as they look for their 20th home win of the season. The Clippers average 115.4 points per game, which is fifth most in the league, and they are holding opponents to an average of 109.6 points per game. They average 48.0 rebounds per game, which is second most in the league, including 11.4 offensive rebounds, which is also second most in the league. Kawhi Leonard (back) missed the Clippers' last contest and remains questionable for action on Saturday. Paul George is set to play and is averaging 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Lou Williams continues to provide for the Clippers, averaging 20.1 points, 5.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game, over the last 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (15-32) have dropped 10 in a row and have fallen to second last place in the West This marks their first game of a two-game road trip, as they look to earn their 10th road win of the season. Andrew Wiggins has been steady, averaging 19.7 points on 45 percent shooting, 4.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists, over the last 10 games. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 31.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, over the his last five games. Shabazz Napier is averaging 8.8 points on 39 percent shooting from long range, 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, over the last five games. The Timberwolves are averaging 111.6 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 115.3 points against, which is fourth most in the league. They are shooting 32.8 percent from long range, which is second worst in the league.
Posted on: 1/31/2020 5:20 PM
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