Clippers vs. Timberwolves

Timberwolves power forward Kevin Garnett bows his head during the singing of the national anthem before a matchup with the Clippers.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan goes up for a slam dunk against the Timberwolves.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Clippers power forward Kevin Garnett did not play against the Clippers because of knee soreness.

Timberwolves forward Adreian Payne throws down a dunk against the Clippers.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Clippers guard Nate Robinson looks to pass around Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Timberwolves forward Adreian Payne looks beyond Clippers center DeAndre Jordan in the second half of the Clippers’ 89-76 victory over the Timberwolves.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Glen Davis steals the ball from Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine. The Clippers defeated Minnesota, 89-76.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski throws a red and blue football into the stands during a Clippers/Timberwolves game at Staples Center.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio tries to save a ball from going out of bounds.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Clippers point guard Chris Paul is double teamed by Timberwolves forwards Adreian Payne (3) and Andrew Wiggins, right, in the second half.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)