Clips Trade Richardson

Just a few days after finalizing a trade that sent Zach Randolph to Memphis in exchange for Quentin Richardson, the Clippers sent Richardson to Minnesota for guard Sebastian Telfair and forwards Mark Madsen and Craig Smith. This is the third trade this off-season that has dealt Richardson; he was previously traded to the Grizzlies from New York. Madsen previously played for the Lakers for the first three years of his career.

Lakers Escape Minnesota Cold

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 11-108, their 46th win of the season. The Lakers won despite allowing Minnesota to shoot 50%, including 10-for-25 from 3-point range. The T-Wolves committed 20 turnovers, and failed to hold on to slim leads throughout the game. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to pass Elgin Baylor and take the 20th spot on the all-time scoring list. Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom each had 25 points, with Odom grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds. Ryan Gomes and Sebastian Telfair each scored 20 points for the Wolves, and Craig Smith finished with 19 points off the bench.

Clippers Can't Dance With Wolves

The Clippers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-86, their 13th loss in 14 games. The Clips were without Marcus Camby, whose sprained ankle has added him to a long list of injured players. The T-Wolves put up 58 points in the paint against LA, and committed just 8 turnovers that resulted in 6 points. Eric Gordon still looks stellar in his rookie season, scoring 25 points, and Steve Novak came off the bench to score 18. Al Jefferson led the Wolves with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and Craig Smith added 20 points as well.