The Western Conference playoff race remains wide open, and every game feels magnified — especially when two teams heading in opposite directions collide.

Kawhi Leonard had 41 points and eight rebounds and the Clippers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves.

Timberwolves' newest guard, Ayo Dosunmu, is not listed on the injury report and set to make his debut against the Clippers

In a season defined by roster shuffles and inconsistent stretches, the Los Angeles Clippers found stability on Sunday in the form of their quiet superstar.

The Timberwolves are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points higher than the 46.6% the Clippers allow to opponents. The Clippers average 112.3 points per game, 2.5 fewer than the 114.8 the Timberwolves give up to opponents.

The Wolves were held below 100 points for the second time all season in an ugly home loss on Sunday.