Jaden McDaniels

With no Kawhi Leonard or John Collins, Mathurin moved into the starting lineup for the first time since being traded to the Clippers. And given those absences, it appeared that he would be the offensive focal point. Unfortunately for Mathurin and those who were hoping he would have a big night, the Clippers wing ran into Jaden McDaniels. Mathurin struggled to get to his spots for most of the night, resulting in an inefficient night at the office.

Randle had a rough night in Inglewood, producing his lowest scoring output of the season. Fantasy managers were able to salvage something due to the six assists, but this was a disappointing night for the Timberwolves' forward. Naz Reid (11 points, seven rebounds, one steal and two blocks) and Jaden McDaniels (12/7/2/3) stepped up, supplementing Anthony Edwards' 31-point night to help the Timberwolves escape with the 94-88 victory. Randle will look to bounce back when Minnesota visits Denver on Sunday.

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 12 points and Rudy Gobert had 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves improve to 5-1 since Feb. 9 and 3-1 since the All-Star break. Edwards, who was returning to the site of the All-Star game, where he was selected the MVP, was 12 of 24 from the floor and sealed the victory with a step-back 3-pointer over two defenders for a 92-88 lead with 42.9 seconds left.

McDaniels provided 29 points (12-16 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, five blocks and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels combined for 63 points as the Wolves got a bounce-back win in Portland.