Preview: Having gone 2-2 on their road trip, the Timberwolves come home for four consecutive games. They had best make the most of it, because a seven-game road trip follows this homestand. The Wolves are 2-0 vs. the Clippers this season, with both victories coming in Los Angeles. The Clippers beat Houston 105-103 in overtime Sunday night after entering the day having lost two of three games and four of six. The Clippers are third in the Western Conference playoff picture. The Wolves are in ninth.
Players to watch: Two Wolves are coming off season highs in scoring vs. Portland on Saturday. F Kevin Love scored 42 points and G/F Martell Webster had 21. Love hit the game-winning three-pointer against the Clippers on Jan. 20. Forwards Derrick Williams and Michael Beasley each had 27 points in the Wolves' victory over the Clippers on Tuesday. Williams has scored in double figures in four of five games. PG Ricky Rubio's 12 assists vs. Portland were his most in 13 games. ... Clippers F Blake Griffin has averaged 25.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in two games vs. the Wolves this season. G Chris Paul, who scored 28 points Sunday night, had 27 points and six assists vs. the Wolves on Feb. 28; he missed the first game between the teams because of an injury.
Numbers: The Wolves are 10-10 at home, 7-5 at home vs. Western Conference teams and 11-5 when scoring 100 or more points. They have 47 victories over the Clippers all-time, their most against any opponent.
Injuries: Wolves guard J.J. Barea returned Saturday after missing one game because of a calf strain. Clippers guard Chauncey Billups (torn Achilles' tendon) is out for the season.
