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Clippers Defeat Timberwolves in Dominant Performance

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Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Target Center

LA Clippers 115, Minnesota Timberwolves 96, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

LA Clippers beat Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 at Target Center on February 8, 2026.

Who was favored in LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup on February 8, 2026, the LA Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 115-96 at the Target Center. This victory allowed the Clippers to take a 2-1 lead in the season series, which is now tied at 1-1 in head-to-head meetings this season. The Timberwolves had entered the game with a home record of 32-22, while the Clippers were 25-27 on the road.

The Timberwolves had been struggling recently, holding a record of 5-4-1 over their last ten games, with an average of 105.1 points scored and 102.6 points allowed. They were coming off a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, where they fell 115-119. Their last five games showed a record of 3-2, with an average of 125.0 points scored and 121.4 points allowed, indicating a slight uptick in offensive performance despite their recent struggles.

Conversely, the Clippers were riding a wave of momentum, having won six of their last ten games, including a recent victory against the Sacramento Kings, where they triumphed 114-111. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 111.7 points, with a near-even average of 111.8 points allowed. In their last five games, they had a record of 2-3, scoring an average of 108.8 points while allowing 115.6 points.

Home and away performances also painted a contrasting picture for the two teams. The Timberwolves had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while the Clippers managed a 4-2 record away from home during the same stretch. This difference in form may have played a role in the Clippers' success in this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo due to an Achilles injury. The Clippers were missing Jordan Miller, who was out with a shoulder injury. Additionally, Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were both listed as day-to-day, with Beal dealing with a hip issue and Niederhauser with a foot problem. The absence of key players likely impacted both teams' strategies and performances throughout the game.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Timberwolves were favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 222.5. The odds for the Timberwolves to win outright were -360.0, while the Clippers had odds of 285.0 to win.

The game conditions were typical for a February evening in Minneapolis, with the indoor venue at the Target Center providing a controlled environment for the players. Fans could expect a high-paced game, and the Clippers delivered with a strong offensive showing.

The scoring plays in the fourth quarter highlighted the Clippers' dominance. Joan Beringer made a series of impactful plays, including a 1-foot dunk and a running dunk, contributing to the Clippers' lead. Cam Christie and Julian Phillips also added to the scoreboard, solidifying the Clippers' control as they extended their lead to 115-89 before the Timberwolves managed to score late in the game. Jaylen Clark's contributions, including a three-point jumper and a running dunk, were not enough to close the gap.

Overall, the Clippers showcased a strong performance, capitalizing on their recent form and the Timberwolves' struggles. The victory not only boosts the Clippers' confidence but also sets the stage for their upcoming games as they look to build on this momentum.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -8.5	222.5 o -108 / u -112	LA Clippers +285 · Minnesota Timberwolves -360

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Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers

Leaders

PointsAnthony Edwards23Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsNaz Reid3Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsNaz Reid9Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsKawhi Leonard41LA Clippers
AssistsKris Dunn6LA Clippers
ReboundsKawhi Leonard8LA Clippers

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 5-4-1Streak L1105.1 scored · 102.6 allowed per game2-3 at home

L115-119vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 7
W128-126at Toronto RaptorsFeb 5
L128-137at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 3
W131-114at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 1
W123-111vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 30
W118-105at Dallas MavericksJan 29
W108-83vs Golden State WarriorsJan 27
L85-111vs Golden State WarriorsJan 25
D0-0vs Golden State WarriorsJan 24
L115-120vs Chicago BullsJan 23

LA Clippers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1111.7 scored · 111.8 allowed per game4-2 away

W114-111at Sacramento KingsFeb 7
L91-124vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 5
L113-128vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 3
W117-93at Phoenix SunsFeb 2
L109-122at Denver NuggetsJan 31
W115-103at Utah JazzJan 28
W126-89vs Brooklyn NetsJan 26
W112-104vs Los Angeles LakersJan 23
L110-138at Chicago BullsJan 21
W110-106at Washington WizardsJan 19

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	LA Clippers	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	39-76	37-83
Field goal %	51	45
Three-pointers	14-27	8-33
Three-point %	52	24
Free throws	23-28	14-22
Free throw %	82	64
Rebounds	37	41
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	29	31
Assists	25	17
Steals	11	8
Blocks	6	2
Turnovers	13	20
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	2	1
Technical fouls, total	2	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	25
Fast-break points	17	19
Points in the paint	40	56
Fouls	21	22
Largest lead	28	3
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	89	4

How the scoring went

4th Quarter83-62Nicolas Batum makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Miller assists)
4th Quarter86-62Kawhi Leonard makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter86-64Naz Reid makes 9-foot two point shot (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter89-64Kawhi Leonard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Yanic Konan Niederhauser assists)
4th Quarter89-67Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter90-67Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-67Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-69Julius Randle makes driving layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter93-69Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes two point shot
4th Quarter93-70Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-70Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-71Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-72Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-72Kris Dunn makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-72Kris Dunn makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-73Anthony Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-74Anthony Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-74Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes 1-foot dunk (Derrick Jones Jr. assists)
4th Quarter98-76Anthony Edwards makes 11-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter100-76Derrick Jones Jr. makes 1-foot layup (Kawhi Leonard assists)
4th Quarter102-76Kobe Sanders makes driving layup
4th Quarter102-77Anthony Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-78Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-80Bones Hyland makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter104-80Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes driving layup
4th Quarter104-82Rudy Gobert makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter107-82Brook Lopez makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jordan Miller assists)
4th Quarter108-82Kobe Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-82Kobe Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-83Jaylen Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-83Jordan Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-83Jordan Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-85Joan Beringer makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter111-87Joan Beringer makes running dunk (Joe Ingles assists)
4th Quarter113-87Cam Christie makes layup (TyTy Washington Jr. assists)
4th Quarter113-89Julian Phillips makes 1-foot layup (Joan Beringer assists)
4th Quarter115-89Dalano Banton makes driving layup (TyTy Washington Jr. assists)
4th Quarter115-91Jaylen Clark makes tip shot
4th Quarter115-94Jaylen Clark makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joe Ingles assists)
4th Quarter115-96Jaylen Clark makes running dunk