Timberwolves vs Clippers
Sun, Feb 8
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(32 - 21)
96
-
115
Clippers
Clippers
(24 - 27)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 19 | 23 | 17 | 37 | 96 |
| Clippers | 23 | 31 | 26 | 35 | 115 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
23
4
2
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
41
8
2
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to dominate at home against a depleted Clippers roster that is missing key stars and lacks the size to contend with Minnesota's frontcourt.
Key Analysis
- • The Clippers are severely handicapped by the absence of Bradley Beal and the uncertainty surrounding Darius Garland's toe injury.
- • Los Angeles recently traded starting center Ivica Zubac, leaving them vulnerable in the paint against Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid.
- • Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.8 points per game and faces a Clippers defense that has allowed over 120 points in multiple recent losses.
- • Minnesota is highly motivated to increase their intensity after Rudy Gobert publicly criticized the team's effort following their loss to the Pelicans.
- • The Timberwolves possess a significant rebounding advantage, averaging 45.0 boards per game compared to the Clippers' smaller lineups.
- • To have a chance, the Clippers must get a dominant scoring performance from Kawhi Leonard and shoot an outlier percentage from three-point range.
