INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — A surging Minnesota Timberwolves squad looks to avenge a recent blowout loss when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The Timberwolves (35-23), sitting firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture, enter on a two-game skid after a 135-108 home loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. They had won four of five prior to that. The Clippers (27-30), meanwhile, are looking to regain footing after a narrow 111-109 home loss to Orlando last Sunday snapped a brief two-game win streak. All eyes will be on the marquee wing matchup between Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard. Edwards is averaging 30.1 points over his last 10 games, including a 40-point outburst against Dallas. However, he was held to 23 points in the teams’ most recent meeting. Leonard dominated that Feb. 8 contest in Minneapolis, scoring 41 points to power a 115-96 Clippers victory. He is averaging 28.3 points and 7.5 rebounds over his last 10 games, showcasing elite form. The season series is split 1-1, with Minnesota winning 109-106 at home on Dec. 6. The Timberwolves will aim to leverage their superior record and offensive firepower, which includes key contributors like Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle. The Clippers will rely on Leonard and supporting pieces like Bennedict Mathurin to defend their home court and climb back toward .500. Thursday’s contest is the first of two meetings between the teams in a two-week span, with a rematch scheduled for March 11, also at Intuit Dome. For Minnesota, it begins a critical five-game road trip. For the Clippers, it’s a chance to build momentum before a four-game homestand.