Clippers vs Timberwolves
Thu, Feb 26
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(27 - 30)
88
-
94
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(36 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 27 | 11 | 30 | 20 | 88 |
| Timberwolves | 29 | 15 | 19 | 31 | 94 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Derrick Jones Jr.
LAC | #5 | F
18
1
1
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
31
3
5
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 62% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are favored to win due to their superior offensive depth and clean injury report, whereas the Clippers are hampered by the confirmed absences of key acquisitions Bradley Beal and Darius Garland.
Key Analysis
- • Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable with ankle soreness, while Bradley Beal (hip) and Darius Garland (toe) are confirmed out.
- • Minnesota holds a significant rebounding advantage, ranking 9th in the league (44.8 RPG) compared to the Clippers' 29th-ranked rebounding unit (40.8 RPG).
- • The Timberwolves possess the NBA's 3rd-ranked offense (119.6 PPG), which vastly outperforms the Clippers' 26th-ranked scoring attack.
- • Minnesota enters the game with strong momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 contests, including a clutch road victory against Portland.
- • The Clippers' defense allows 13.5 three-pointers per game, which is a dangerous weakness against a Timberwolves team shooting 37.5% from deep.
- • Los Angeles must rely on their 9th-ranked defense to stifle Anthony Edwards, who is averaging nearly 30 points per game, to have a chance at an upset.
