Timberwolves Vs Clippers: Anthony Edwards' late surge lifts Minnesota to 94-88 win (Feb 26, 2026)
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Timberwolves Vs Clippers came down to Anthony Edwards' late scoring burst as Minnesota defeated Los Angeles 94-88 on Feb. 26, 2026. Edwards finished with 31 points and sealed the victory with a step-back 3-pointer over two defenders for a 92-88 lead with 42. 9 seconds left.
Timberwolves Vs Clippers — game flow and decisive moments
The Clippers struggled offensively early, managing a season-low 38 points in the first half and trailing 44-38 at halftime. Minnesota scored just 15 points in the second quarter while Los Angeles had 11, but the Wolves led at the break behind Donte DiVincenzo's 12 points and Anthony Edwards' 11.
Los Angeles grabbed momentum in the third quarter, carrying a six-point lead and entering the fourth up 68-63. Edwards answered with a drive and reverse layup that put Minnesota ahead for good at 76-74 with 7: 40 remaining. In the final stretch he hit the step-back three that proved decisive and scored the Timberwolves' last nine points, repeatedly answering Clippers comeback attempts in the final minutes.
Key performances and stats
- Anthony Edwards: 31 points, 12 of 24 from the floor; returned to the site of the All-Star Game where he was selected the MVP.
- Donte DiVincenzo: 18 points; provided a halftime scoring lift with 12 in the first half.
- Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu: 12 points each for Minnesota.
- Rudy Gobert: 13 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
- Derrick Jones Jr.: 18 points for the Clippers.
- Bennedict Mathurin: 14 points for the Clippers.
- Kris Dunn: 11 points for Los Angeles.
- Shooting: Clippers 40. 5% for the game, 18. 2% (4 of 22) in the second quarter; Minnesota 43. 4% for the game.
Records, trends and context
The Timberwolves improved to 5-1 since Feb. 9 and 3-1 since the All-Star break, and Minnesota moved to 2-0 on a three-game trip. The Timberwolves' record stood at 37-23 after the win; the Clippers fell to 27-31 and suffered their third consecutive loss for the first time since December. Los Angeles struggled on offense without star Kawhi Leonard, who was out because of ankle soreness.
Off-court note and roster update
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley will no longer face a felony assault charge after an allegation last year by his teenage sister that he grabbed her by the neck and punched her in the eye.
What’s next
The Clippers host New Orleans on Sunday night. Minnesota is 2-0 so far on this three-game trip and will continue that road slate following the win in Inglewood.
Details in this recap reflect the on-court events and available roster information tied directly to the Feb. 26, 2026 game in Inglewood, Calif.
