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LA Clippers put together full performance against Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 5, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 5, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Clippers put together a full performance against the Timberwolves on Monday night, resulting in a 120-109 victory.

The LA Clippers put together a full performance on Monday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-109. Here are three takeaways from the victory.

Forward Combo Shines

Tobias Harris once again proved that he is the Clippers’ premiere player. He is often an unsung hero, but is currently a top-25 scorer in the league at 21.3 points per game.

His fellow front court running mate, Danilo Gallinari, actually sits at 27th in the league at 20.0 points per contest.

Last night, the two proved dangerous yet again with each tallying 22 points. The duo’s ability to score makes them potent and their versatility allows Doc Rivers to stagger lineups. According to advanced stats, the two on the court together produce an offensive rating of 111.7. Their true shooting percentage is a very solid 57.4%

If the two can keep this effort up, their scoring (combined with Lou Williams off the bench) could propel the Clippers right into the playoffs.

Bench Boost

Surprise, surprise! Lou Williams scored 20 points off of the bench. His contribution was much needed, but let’s pay a little attention to the often unsung hero of the bench unit: Mike Scott.

Scott has been sneaky good for the Clippers, doing everything he can to help win in his 12 minutes per game. Although he’s only putting up 4.1 points in his 10 appearances, you can tell that he makes the team better when he’s on the court.

Last night he was particularly effective, scoring 8 points, grabbing four rebounds and dishing out a couple of assists. In fact, he was the team high plus/minus with a +11. Scott may not always get consistent minutes, especially when Luc Mbah a Moute returns from injury, but he has proven he is an asset for this group as they fight for a playoff spot.

Montrezl

Montrezl Harrell gets his own section dedicated to him. He managed to drop 13 points off the bench, but more importantly had three steals and a charge that won’t show up in the box score. Coupled with that is his hustle, which is also hard to document (although NBA Stats is doing a great job of getting there).

Trezz apparently isn’t worried about starting (more on that later), so he deserves his own section here just so fans can appreciate the work and energy he comes in with every single night.

The Clippers head to Portland on Wednesday night to take on the Trailblazers.

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