7 p.m. vs. L.A. Clippers • Target Center • FSN, 830-AM
Preview: The Timberwolves, eliminated from the playoffs, start a final stretch in which they will play the next three games at Target Center and will be at home for seven of the final nine games. Minnesota ended a five-game losing streak Saturday with a victory in Memphis. The Clippers are the league’s hottest team, having won five straight games and 10 of their past 11, in the process rising to fifth in the Western Conference standings; entering Monday’s games the Clippers were just two games behind fourth-place Portland.