Clippers Reach .500 as They Take on Timberwolves

Los Angeles looks to build on recent success against Minnesota

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:49pm

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The Los Angeles Clippers have won five of their last six games, reaching the .500 mark for the first time since early in the season. They will host the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have lost two straight games and dropped to fifth place in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers have been led by the strong play of Kawhi Leonard and new addition Bennedict Mathurin, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track after a rough stretch.

Why it matters

This matchup is important in the tight Western Conference playoff race, with both teams looking to solidify their position in the standings. The Clippers' recent turnaround has validated their decision to make roster moves at the trade deadline, while the Timberwolves are trying to avoid falling further behind in the crowded middle of the conference.

The details

The Clippers have won five of their last six games, including a 126-118 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. Kawhi Leonard has been leading the way, averaging a career-best 27.9 points per game this season and 29.5 points per game since December 20. New arrival Bennedict Mathurin has also provided a scoring boost, averaging 19.2 points in 12 games since joining the team. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, have lost two straight games, including a 120-106 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Anthony Edwards struggled in that game, shooting just 2-of-15 from the field.

  • The Clippers and Timberwolves will face off on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
  • The Clippers have won five of their last six games, starting on December 20, 2025.
  • The Timberwolves have lost two straight games, including their loss to the Lakers on March 11, 2026.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers' star player who is averaging a career-best 27.9 points per game this season.

Bennedict Mathurin

A new addition to the Clippers, Mathurin is averaging 19.2 points per game since joining the team.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' leading scorer who struggled in their recent loss to the Lakers, shooting just 2-of-15 from the field.

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What they’re saying

“I'll continue to help these guys get better. And you know, to start 6-21 and be .500 right now, it's a big thing for us.”

— Tyronn Lue, Clippers Head Coach

“Great point guard, he can shoot the ball, very crafty with his handle and finishing at the rim. I know what type of player he was coming in. He's proving himself and he's only gonna get better.”

— Kawhi Leonard

What’s next

The Clippers and Timberwolves will face off again on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Inglewood.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Clippers and Timberwolves is an important one in the tight Western Conference playoff race, with both teams looking to solidify their position in the standings. The Clippers' recent turnaround has validated their roster moves at the trade deadline, while the Timberwolves are trying to avoid falling further behind in the crowded middle of the conference.