Kawhi Leonard scores 45 factors in Clippers’ romp over Timberwolves

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 factors and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night time, shifting above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven video games.

Eighth within the Western Convention at 33-32 after opening 6-21, the Clippers had their highest factors whole of the season. They blew out Minnesota after beating New York on Monday night time to open a five-game homestand.

Leonard was 15 of 20 from the the sector, 6 of 9 on 3s and made 9 of 10 free throws. Los Angeles made 19 of 37 3s.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 factors for Los Angeles. Clippers newcomer Darius Garland had 21, hitting 5 3-pointers.

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 factors and Naz Reid had 18.

Minnesota dropped to sixth within the tight Western Convention, however solely a half-game behind the third-place Lakers. The Timberwolves have misplaced three in a row after successful 5 straight. They misplaced to the Lakers on Tuesday night time to open four-game journey.

Leonard scored 18 factors within the first quarter to assist Los Angeles take a 38-27 lead. He had 28 on the half, with the Clippers up 74-65, and went to the fourth with 39 and LA forward 109-98. Los Angeles had a 44-30 edge within the fourth.

Timberwolves: At Golden State on Friday night time.

Clippers: Host Chicago on Friday night time.