Wolves on a four game skid, return home to face Clippers
Terry Porter and Staff stated that Ricky Rubio will start, and play added minutes.
J.J. Barea played strong in his return to Dallas with a line of 21p-3r-5a in 26 minutes.
Derrick Williams will Start.
Defense allowed 43 points to guard tandem Darren Collison and O.J. Mayo alongside Elton Brand's 20 points on 10-13 shooting.
Wolves have dropped two consecutive to Clippers. After victories in first three encounters last season, the Wolves were finally defeated in the final game of the series 82-95 and the first meeting of this season 95-101.
0-8 when scoring under 90 points, 16-11 when above.
2-13 when trailing after 3rd Quarter, Outscored 89-76 in previous three games.
Clippers Notes
Chris Paul is not expected to play for the third consecutive game (knee). The Clippers defeated Memphis and Houston, both on the road, without Paul.
"That’s why I said before the game that they’re the best team in the West, maybe the best team in the league right now.” - Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins after losing Monday, 73-99.
The Clippers set a new franchise wins in one month, recording sixteen in December. Chris Paul was awarded Player of the Month.
"The way he has played, the way he has performed, the way he has battled. And it’s awfully tough to come off the bench and do that every night. It’s impressive.” - Warriors head coach Mark Jackson on Jamal Crawford.
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