Wolves Struggle to Contain Leonard in Loss to Clippers

Minnesota falls to 32-21 on the season after 115-96 defeat

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an uninspired 115-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 23 points, while Kawhi Leonard powered the Clippers with 41 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Timberwolves to 32-21 on the season and marks their third defeat in the last four games, raising concerns about the team's recent struggles and ability to contain star players like Leonard.

The details

In addition to Edwards' 23 points, Julius Randle added 17 points and 8 rebounds for the Wolves, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 11 points off the bench in his team debut. Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds. The Wolves struggled from three-point range, shooting just 8-33 (24%).

  • The game was played on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led the team with 23 points in the loss.

Kawhi Leonard

The star player for the Los Angeles Clippers who powered his team with 41 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Julius Randle

A Timberwolves player who contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds in the game.

Ayo Dosunmu

A Timberwolves player who made his team debut and scored 11 points off the bench.

Rudy Gobert

A Timberwolves player who finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds.

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What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to bounce back when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' loss to the Clippers highlights their recent struggles and inability to contain star players, raising concerns about the team's performance and competitiveness as they approach the final stretch of the season.