Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell carry Wolves past Clippers in play-in game

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Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell came through with a steady stream of clutch makes. Patrick Beverley supplied the intensity in an emotional triumph over his former team.

The Minnesota Timberwolves proved they belong in the playoffs, and that rare air for this franchise is just where they're headed.

Edwards and Russell combined for 59 points to help the Timberwolves overcome a rough night for Karl-Anthony Towns and beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-104 in a play-in game on Tuesday night.

"The game had to go in a different direction," coach Chris Finch said. "That’s why you have a team, because a lot of other people step up."

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) drives on Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Edwards scored 30 points with five 3-pointers and Russell had 29 points and six assists to send the Wolves to the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round matchup with Memphis.

"Just utilizing what we have," Russell said. "We’ve got a lot of pieces that complement each other."

Paul George finished with 34 points after shooting 2 for 10 in the first half for the Clippers, who have a second chance to make the playoffs with a home game on Friday for the No. 8 seed against either New Orleans or San Antonio.

Reggie Jackson (17 points) and Norman Powell (16 points) did their part in stretches, but the Clippers failed to create enough separation when the Timberwolves were sputtering through most of the first half.

Towns had only