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Julius Randle Scores 20 Points As Timberwolves Cruise To 108-80 Victory Over Clippers

By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Eric Thayer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden holds the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and forward Julius Randle defend, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley dribbles against Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. as center Rudy Gobert (27) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Randle had all of his points in the first half, including four 3-pointers, to help Minnesota win its third straight after losing four in a row. The Timberwolves were up by 27 at halftime and their largest lead was 41 in the second half.

Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 18 points, including a season-high five 3-pointers. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 14 points.

The Clippers had their nine-game home winning streak snapped.

Takeaways

Timberwolves: Josh Minott came off the bench to score 13 points. The Timberwolves had a 32-8 advantage in fast-break points, including 20-0 in the first half.

Clippers: LA fell to 3-3 on the second night of a back-to-back, and is at 8-4 in back-to-backs overall.

Key moment

The Clippers had a 10-9 lead before the Timberwolves took control with an 18-4 run during a nearly four-minute span during the first quarter. Randle scored eight points during the spurt and Randle added five.

Key stat

With the Lakers' 41-point loss at Miami earlier Wednesday, it is only the second time both Los Angeles teams have lost by 25 points or more when playing the same night according to Sportradar. The other was April 18, 2005, when the Clippers lost by 25 to Houston, and Golden State beat the Lakers by 27.

Up next

The Timberwolves are at Golden State on Friday night. The Clippers host Houston on Sunday night.

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