Kawhi Leonard scores 45, Clippers make history vs. Wolves

Los Angeles Clippers remain red-hot in March with a 153-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:10am

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Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers remained red-hot in March with a 153-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Clippers became the first team in NBA history to move over .500 after being 15 games under in the same season. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points for the Timberwolves, who have dropped from third to fifth place in the Western Conference during their current three-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Clippers' historic comeback from a 15-game deficit to over .500 this season highlights their resilience and ability to turn things around, while the Timberwolves' recent struggles have seen them slip in the Western Conference standings.

The details

The Clippers shot 63.4% from the floor, while the Timberwolves finished at 59.7%. Minnesota had 21 turnovers, which the Clippers turned into 21 points. Los Angeles led by 16 after eight minutes and were up 38-27 at the end of the first quarter. The Timberwolves stormed back in the second quarter, pulling within three on multiple occasions before the Clippers took a 74-65 lead at halftime. The Clippers led 109-98 after three quarters and coasted to the victory in the fourth.

  • The game was played on March 12, 2026.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

A star player for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 45 points in the game.

Bennedict Mathurin

A player for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 22 points in the game.

Anthony Edwards

A player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 36 points in the game.

Naz Reid

A player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 18 points in the game.

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The takeaway

The Clippers' historic comeback this season and their dominant performance against the Timberwolves showcases their ability to turn things around and remain a force in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves' recent struggles have seen them slip in the standings.