Timberwolves Defeat Depleted Clippers at Home

Minnesota takes down Los Angeles behind Edwards' big night

Feb. 8, 2026 at 11:55am

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 at home on Sunday. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points, continuing his recent hot streak. The Clippers were without several key players after making trades at the deadline, leaving them shorthanded against the strong Timberwolves squad.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the Timberwolves' continued improvement this season, as they were able to take down a depleted Clippers team at home. The Timberwolves have been one of the better teams in the league since the new year, and this win keeps them in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. For the Clippers, the trades they made at the deadline signal a shift in their focus towards the future, as they look to rebuild around their new young talent.

The details

The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points on the night. Minnesota also received a boost from their recent trade acquisition, Ayo Dosunmu, who came off the bench to score 15 points in his Timberwolves debut. The Clippers, on the other hand, were missing several key players after trading away James Harden and Ivica Zubac at the deadline. Kawhi Leonard did his best to keep the Clippers in the game, scoring 31 points, but the team's lack of scoring options was too much to overcome.

  • The Timberwolves hosted the Clippers on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Timberwolves acquired Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls at the trade deadline, and he made his debut for Minnesota in this game.

The players

Anthony Edwards

The 23-year-old star forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who has been on a scoring tear lately, averaging over 30 points per game in his last four contests.

Ayo Dosunmu

The 25-year-old guard who was recently traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and made his debut for his new team in this game.

Kawhi Leonard

The two-time NBA Finals MVP and the clear centerpiece of the depleted Los Angeles Clippers roster, who did his best to keep his team in the game with 31 points.

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What they’re saying

“Ayo is going to be a great addition for us. He's a strong two-way player who can really help bolster our bench scoring.”

— Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves (Timberwolves.com)

“We're in a transition period, but I'm confident in the young talent we've brought in. It's going to take some time, but we're excited about the future of this team.”

— Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations, Los Angeles Clippers (ClippersMedia)

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Clippers, meanwhile, will focus on integrating their new young players as they shift their focus towards the future.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Timberwolves' continued growth and development, as they were able to take down a depleted Clippers team at home. While the Clippers are in a transitional period, the Timberwolves' strong play and the addition of Ayo Dosunmu suggest they are poised to make a postseason push in the competitive Western Conference.