- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ESPN
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This Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20) aim to secure a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers (23-27) at the Target Center.
In their most recent outing, the Clippers faced off against the Cavaliers but suffered a defeat, concluding the game at 124-91. Los Angeles recorded a field goal accuracy of 46.3% (37 of 80) and managed to hit 6 of 28 three-point attempts. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 11 of 12 for an impressive 91.7%. On the boards, the Clippers gathered 37 rebounds, including 6 offensive ones, and provided 20 assists while forcing 9 turnovers, resulting in 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 51.0% from the field, with Cleveland dishing out 30 assists and achieving 17 steals. The Cavaliers grabbed 44 boards (comprising 13 offensive and 31 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks, shooting 61.5% from the free-throw line on 8 out of 13 attempts. They made 16 of their 41 three-point shots, while the Clippers committed 13 personal fouls compared to the Cavaliers’ 12.
Kawhi Leonard was instrumental in the last game, shooting 50.0% from the field while contributing 4 assists. He logged 27 minutes on the court, secured 7 rebounds, and tallied 25 points by hitting 10 of 20 shots.
The Clippers bring a record of 23-27 into this matchup, averaging 112.3 points per game (26th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 47.8%. They have made 36.4% of their three-point attempts (642 of 1,766) and are hitting 83.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, Los Angeles is collecting an average of 40.8 rebounds per game and has provided 1,178 assists this season, ranking 30th in the league in terms of assists. The Clippers average 15.3 turnovers and 18.8 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Clippers force opponents into 13.3 turnovers per game while averaging 19.7 personal fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0% and rank 9th in the league by permitting 113.1 points per game. The Clippers’ defense has a field goal percentage against of 46.7% (2,051 of 4,396) and concedes 42.0 rebounds on average. They are also ranked 10th in assists allowed, with 1,316 given up throughout the season.
In their last game, the Timberwolves edged out the Raptors with a score of 128-126. Minnesota allowed Toronto to grab a total of 41 rebounds (9 offensive). The Timberwolves shot 48.4% from beyond the arc, making 15 of 31 attempts and converting 17 of 24 free throws (70.8%). They let the Raptors hit 47 of 89 shots from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.8%. Minnesota finished with a field goal percentage of 50.5%, hitting 49 of 97 attempts and 41.0% on three-pointers with 16 of 39. The Timberwolves benefited from 25 free throw attempts, as the Raptors ended up committing 21 fouls. Minnesota recorded 10 turnovers and made 8 steals, racking up 46 total rebounds with 33 defensive and 13 offensive boards.
Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role for the Timberwolves, scoring 30 points in his 38 minutes on the court while also notching 5 assists. He shot 11 of 23, achieving a field goal rate of 47.8%, and pulled down 8 rebounds.
With a season record of 32-20, the Timberwolves average 21.4 personal fouls per game and convert 74.6% from the free-throw line. They average 26.6 assists per game (ranking 12th in the NBA) while committing 14.4 turnovers. Minnesota has scored a total of 6,220 points this season (119.6 points per game) and averages 44.9 rebounds per game. They rank 4th in the league for field goal shooting, connecting at 48.3%.
On the defensive side, the Timberwolves rank 12th in the league for points allowed per game at 114.8. They force 14.9 turnovers and permit teams to shoot 46.2% from the field (9th in the league). Opponents shoot 35.5% from three-point range (646 of 1,819) and make 77.3% of their free throw attempts. Additionally, they give up an average of 26.2 assists and 43.2 total rebounds per game, placing them 10th in both categories.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Selection: Back Minnesota and the under on total points.
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