In a tightly contested NBA Cup matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves ended their four-game losing streak by narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 21 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Julius Randle contributed with double-doubles.

The Clippers were led by James Harden, who recorded 20 points and 11 assists, but struggled in the closing minutes, managing only one basket in the final four minutes of play.