On February 26, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a hard-fought 94-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Inglewood, California's, The Forum. Anthony Edwards, returning to the site of his All-Star MVP triumph, led the Timberwolves with 31 points, while Donte DiVincenzo contributed 18 points. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each added 12 points, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 13 rebounds. This win marked a strong run for the Timberwolves, who improved to 5-1 since February 9 and 3-1 post-All-Star break. However, the Clippers struggled without their star player, Kawhi Leonard, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. Despite a season-low 38 points in the first half, the Clippers couldn't keep up with Minnesota's offensive prowess. The Timberwolves' second quarter was particularly notable, as they scored just 15 points, yet still managed to lead the Clippers' 11 points in the period. Minnesota's strong performance in the third quarter, where they led by six points, and a decisive drive and reverse layup by Edwards in the fourth quarter, sealed the win. The Clippers, on the other hand, struggled offensively, shooting 40.5% from the floor, including a mere 18.2% in the second quarter. The Timberwolves' victory improved their record to 2-0 on a three-game trip, while the Clippers suffered their first three-game losing streak since December. The next games for these teams will be the Timberwolves facing the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, and the Clippers hosting the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
