LA Clippers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA 2026: Timberwolves Beat Clippers 94-88
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday, powered by Anthony Edwards’ 31 points, including a clutch step-back three to seal the win. Donte DiVincenzo added 18, while Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Ayo Dosunmu provided key support. The Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard, struggled from the start, scoring just 38 in the first half, with Derrick Jones Jr. and Bennedict Mathurin adding 18 and 14 points. Despite a third-quarter lead, Los Angeles couldn’t match the Timberwolves, who shot 43.4% overall.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser, center, vies for a rebound against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland, left, and forward Julius Randle during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu, left, goes up for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, right, steals the ball away from Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn, right, drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, bottom left, keeps the ball away from Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, top left, center Brook Lopez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin, right, looks to shoot as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, Calif. | Photo: AP/Kyusung Gong
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