For the past two seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the best defenses in the NBA. While this is their identity, competing with the other top teams in the league requires a more dominant offense.

Anthony Edwards drained back-to-back 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in Minneapolis.

The Wolves (18-17) snapped a three-game skid with the victory.

The Clippers lead by 19 points in the first half, but Edwards scores 28 of his 37 after halftime and hits a pair of critical 3-pointers late to rally Minnesota to a 108-106 win.

A decision intended to improve the Timberwolves’ slow starts yielded a streak-busting finish on Monday night, a 108-106 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. Two days before,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106 on Monday night.

A sensational final quarter by Anthony Edwards has helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sloppy first half to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards.

Anthony Edwards drained back-to-back 3-pointers ... and Rudy Gobert grabbed a game-high 18 rebounds to go along with his eight points. Norman Powell scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in ... Rudy Gobert had eight points and a game-high 18 rebounds. Norman Powell led Los Angeles with 25 points, James Harden added ...

Norman Powell scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles ... throws to finish the first-half scoring. Basketballcategory Anthony Edwards' late surge lifts Wolves over Wizards 2:47 AM UTC · Updated ...

McDaniels is just 24 years-old, so the Wolves would be giving up some years in this trade swapping him for Powell (31 years-old). However, Powell is averaging 23.7 points on 47% shooting in Los Angeles. Both players could use a new home.

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