- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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In tonight’s action at the Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers (27-30) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (36-23).
The Timberwolves recently secured a victory against the Trail Blazers, clinching the game with a score of 124-121. They finished the match with 25 personal fouls, whereas the Trail Blazers had 17. Minnesota converted 14 of their 35 three-point attempts. The Trail Blazers shot 76.7% from the free-throw line, making 23 of 30 attempts. Additionally, Portland tallied 44 rebounds (16 offensive and 28 defensive) and achieved 8 blocked shots, along with 27 assists and 10 steals. On the defensive side, Minnesota allowed their opponent to shoot 47.2% from the field on 42 of 89 shooting. They recorded 26 assists, created 16 turnovers, and had 14 steals. Minnesota secured 41 rebounds, including 13 offensive ones, and from the free-throw line, they hit 13 out of 19 for a conversion rate of 68.4%. Overall, they finished the matchup with a shooting percentage of 53.4% (47 of 88) and sank 17 of their 35 attempts from beyond the arc.
Anthony Edwards proved pivotal in the recent contest, scoring 34 points with a shooting accuracy of 11 of 27. He played for 38 minutes and earned 4 rebounds while achieving a field goal percentage of 40.7% accompanied by 4 assists.
The Timberwolves enter this game with a season record of 36-23. They average 14.7 turnovers per game and commit approximately 21.3 personal fouls each night. As a unit, they gather 44.8 rebounds per game and have recorded 1,560 assists this season, ranking 12th in the league. The Timberwolves hit 37.5% of their three-point attempts (841 of 2,240) and convert 74.6% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 119.6 points per game, placing them 3rd in the NBA, and shoot 48.4% from the field.
Defensively, Minnesota forces 15.1 turnovers and commits 20.8 fouls on average. They rank 14th in giving up assists, having conceded 1,538 this year. In terms of defense, they allow a field goal percentage of 46.3% (2,454 of 5,304) while conceding 43.1 rebounds per game and allowing opponents to shoot 36.2% from three-point range, ranking 15th in points per game allowed (115.1).
In their previous game, the Clippers fell short against the Magic, losing 111-109. Los Angeles harvested 34 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive ones, totaling 43 boards for the game. They had 10 turnovers while achieving 9 steals. The Magic committed 21 fouls, leading to 28 free-throw attempts for the Clippers, who converted 24, achieving 85.7% from the line. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles made 5 of 23 attempts (21.7%). Overall, the Clippers tallied 40 of 83 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 48.2%. Defensively, they allowed the Magic to match their shooting percentage of 48.2% on 40 out of 83 attempts while surrendering 34.8% from three-point territory (8 of 23), alongside 23 of 31 from the free-throw line (74.2%). In total, Los Angeles permitted Orlando to secure 43 rebounds (12 offensive).
Kawhi Leonard emerged as a standout player for the Clippers, making 14 of 25 shots for a field goal percentage of 56.0% and accumulating 8 rebounds. He finished the contest with 37 points in 33 minutes of play and contributed 4 assists.
The Clippers currently hold a record of 27-30 for the season. They average 18.8 personal fouls per game and maintain an 83.3% free-throw shooting percentage. They manage to assist 23.5 times per game, ranking 30th in the NBA, while averaging 15.0 turnovers per game. Los Angeles has scored 6,389 points to date (112.1 per game) and collects 40.8 rebounds on average. Offensively, they are shooting 47.9% from the field, ranking 6th in the league.
Defensively, the Clippers allow opposing teams to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc (768 of 2,084) and their opponents convert 79.7% of their free-throw attempts. They give up 26.0 assists and 41.9 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 6th respectively in these categories. On the defensive end, Los Angeles ranks 9th in the league for points per game allowed, with a total of 112.6. They force 13.6 turnovers each night while permitting teams to shoot 46.7% from the field, placing 12th in the league.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles
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