LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and Jaden McDaniels added 23 on 11-of-15 shooting at Target Center on Friday.

Minnesota played without Anthony Edwards after his knee surgery. It was both teams' NBA Cup group opener.

Ball made 6 of 15 threes and had 7 assists. Bones Hyland scored 19 with 8 assists off the bench.

The Clippers cut it to 98-90 early in the fourth. Minnesota scored 20 of the next 22 points to pull away.

The Wolves scored 62 points in the paint and had 32 assists on 51 baskets.

Darius Garland scored 24. The Clippers fell to 1-4 and played without Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal.

The Clippers visit Golden State on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota hosts Milwaukee on Monday, Nov. 2.

Photo by Mahmo186, resized. The Timberwolves get ready to face the Suns at Target Center in February 2026.

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