The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves (44-21) just lost Karl-Anthony Towns for the remainder of the regular season, and it's tough to see where they go from here. They come into this matchup losing four of their last six games, relinquishing the top seed in the Western Conference. The good news is that they are still in striking distance, sitting just 1.5 games back of the Oklahoma City Thunder. What's also nice is that Anthony Edwards has taken the step into superstardom, averaging 26.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1,3 steals per game. If he keeps playing like that with his elite defensive abilities, Minnesota should maintain one of the best records in the West.

The Clippers (41-22) have one of the best records in the NBA since benching Russell Westbrook two months back, sitting fourth in the Western Conference. They appear to be clear of the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference and are just 3,5 games back of the Thunder in first place. Many people believe this LA club is one of the most talented in the league, with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden forming one of the most dynamic trios in the league. This team's only goal is to get that core healthy heading into the postseason because they can beat anyone when all of those superstars are performing up to their potential.

This is the fourth matchup between these teams, with Minnesota winning two of three. The T'Wolves have won four of their last five games over the Clippers.