The Minnesota Timberwolves play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center on Friday.

The Clippers (19-7) have had one weakness this season and it's been their road form. In fact, they come into this matchup with an even 6-6 record outside of Staples Center. That means they have just one loss at home, showing how scary they can be at times. They come into this matchup rolling too, winning 12 of their last 14 games in total. That correlates with Paul George returning to the lineup and it's a horrifying sight to see George and Kawhi Leonard playing with one another. That's why they rank Top-10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency and there are only two other teams in the NBA who have that same designation. As long as these two are healthy, Los Angeles will remain elite on both ends of the floor.

The Timberwolves (10-14) come into this matchup losing six-straight, which is easily their worst stretch of the season. That run has dropped them from a playoff spot to an uphill battle to even get there. What's really concerning about this stretch is the nature of the losses, with the T'Wolves making late-game execution look like one of the most difficult things in the world. What's looked equally as poor is their defense, allowing over 133 points per game in the last four defeats. That's obviously horrendous and it's a wonder why they're struggling so badly on that end of the floor with so many talented players. That has dropped them all the way down to 27th in points allowed and that's simply unacceptable from a team who wants to reach the postseason.

Los Angeles won the three-game season series over Minnesota last year, 2-1. Prior to that, the T'Wolves won their previous six meetings over the Clippers dating back to 2016.