Rudy Gobert's big night propels Timberwolves past Clippers

Rudy Gobert scored a season-high-tying 25 points and grabbed 21 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Los Angeles Clippers their season-worst fifth consecutive loss, 128-115 on Friday in Minneapolis.

Gobert's first 20/20 performance since Oct. 28 paved the way. D'Angelo Russell added 25 points as the Timberwolves cruised against the short-handed Clippers.

Los Angeles, playing the second night of a back-to-ba