MINNEAPOLIS -- Paul George and Kawhi Leonard sat out the LA Clippers' game Friday night in Minnesota to manage their health following a loss Thursday in Denver.
The Clippers arrived in Minnesota early Friday morning after a 122-91 loss to the Nuggets and decided to sit George and Leonard as a precaution after the quick turnaround.
Nicolas Batum also sat out because of a sprained left ankle.
The Clippers fell 128-115 to the Timberwolves for their fifth consecutive loss.
"It's tough when you're shorthanded the way we were tonight,'' Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said.