Timberwolves Seek Season Sweep of Clippers

Minnesota looks to continue recent dominance over Los Angeles in Wednesday night matchup

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:50pm

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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers will meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season on Wednesday night, with the Timberwolves holding a 2-1 edge in the season series so far. Minnesota is coming off a lopsided loss to the Lakers, while the Clippers have won five of their last six games. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

This late-season matchup between Western Conference rivals holds significant playoff implications, as the Timberwolves look to solidify their position in the top half of the conference standings, while the Clippers aim to improve their seeding in the crowded middle of the pack.

The details

Minnesota (40-25, 5th in West) holds a 2-1 advantage in the season series, including a 94-88 road win over the Clippers on February 26. However, the Timberwolves will be playing the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Lakers on Tuesday. Los Angeles (32-32, 8th in West) has won five of its last six games and is coming off a home win over the Knicks on Monday.

  • The teams will meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

A superstar forward for the Los Angeles Clippers who is averaging a career-high 2.5 three-pointers per game this season.

Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves' star guard, who ranks third in the NBA in scoring at 29.3 points per game and has a reputation for elevating his game against elite competition.

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What they’re saying

“To watch the Clippers play basketball is to watch grass grow. Los Angeles plays at the NBA's third-slowest pace, limiting rebounding opportunities for opposing frontcourts.”

— Cooper Albers, Author (draftkings.com)

“Minnesota boasts one of the top defenses in the NBA this season. It's been particularly formidable around the perimeter, allowing the league's fifth-fewest opponent threes per game.”

— Cooper Albers, Author (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The winner of Wednesday's game will hold the season series tiebreaker, which could prove crucial in the final standings and playoff seeding.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Timberwolves and Clippers features two of the Western Conference's most talented teams, with Minnesota looking to continue its recent dominance over Los Angeles and the Clippers aiming to bounce back from their previous loss to the Wolves.