The LA Clippers vs Timberwolves match player stats from March 11, 2026 tell the story of a 153-128 Clippers rout at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points on 15 of 20 shooting to lead Los Angeles to its highest point total of the season. Minnesota arrived without any new injury concerns, while the Clippers were missing Bradley Beal, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, and John Collins from their frontcourt rotation.
Los Angeles shot 63.4 percent from the field for the game, and that efficiency, paired with a 44-30 fourth quarter, decided the outcome well before the final buzzer.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California |
| Competition | NBA Regular Season |
| Final Score | Clippers 153, Timberwolves 128 |
| Records After Game | Clippers 33-32, Timberwolves 40-26 |
Pre-Match Context
The Clippers entered the night on a three-game winning streak after starting the season 6-21. The win moved Los Angeles above .500 for the stretch and lifted the team into eighth place in the Western Conference. Minnesota came in having lost two straight after a five-game winning streak, and the Timberwolves dropped to sixth place in a tight Western Conference race, half a game behind the third-place Lakers.
Los Angeles played the game without Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, who were both ruled out for the remainder of the season, and without starting forward John Collins, who was sidelined by a neck strain. Those absences forced increased minutes for Derrick Jones Jr., Isaiah Jackson, and Bennedict Mathurin. Minnesota had no players listed with injury concerns heading into the matchup.
Quarter by Quarter Score
| Quarter | Timberwolves | Clippers |
| Q1 | 27 | 38 |
| Q2 | 38 | 36 |
| Q3 | 33 | 35 |
| Q4 | 30 | 44 |
| Final | 128 | 153 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points in the first quarter alone, hitting 8 of 10 shots as the Clippers built an early cushion. Los Angeles closed the period on a 38-27 lead. Anthony Edwards kept Minnesota within range with 14 points of his own in the frame, but the Timberwolves could not slow Leonard on switches.
Second Quarter
Minnesota outscored Los Angeles 38-36 in the second quarter and cut into the deficit on multiple occasions. The Timberwolves pulled within three points at one stretch behind Naz Reid off the bench. The Clippers steadied the lead and took a 74-65 advantage into halftime, with Leonard already at 28 points.
Third Quarter
Los Angeles shot 63.6 percent from three-point range in the third quarter, connecting on 7 of 11 attempts. Darius Garland made all five of his field goal attempts in the period, including three 3-pointers. The Clippers extended their lead to 109-98 after three quarters while Minnesota committed costly turnovers on offense.
Fourth Quarter
Four 3-pointers in the first 3:16 of the fourth quarter pushed the Clippers lead to 126-102. Los Angeles coasted from there, outscoring Minnesota 44-30 in the final period. Bennedict Mathurin added 10 points in the frame off the bench to close out the 153-128 final margin.
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Timberwolves | Clippers |
| Field Goal % | 59.7% (46-77) | 63.4% (52-82) |
| 3-Point % | 44.0% (11-25) | 51.4% (19-37) |
| Free Throw % | 86.2% (25-29) | 83.3% (30-36) |
| Rebounds | 28 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 10 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show a Clippers team that shot at an elite level while forcing Minnesota into repeated turnovers.
- Los Angeles made 19 of 37 three-point attempts for a 51.4 percent clip.
- Minnesota committed 21 turnovers compared to just 10 for the Clippers.
- Kawhi Leonard finished with a plus-41 rating in his 31 minutes on the floor.
- The Clippers outscored Minnesota 44-30 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
- Los Angeles Bench players combined for 60 points on the night.
Full Box Score — Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards led all Timberwolves scorers with 36 points on 11 of 17 shooting, while Naz Reid provided a steady scoring punch off the bench. Minnesota shot well as a team but could not overcome 21 turnovers against a Clippers defense that turned live-ball mistakes into points in transition.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Anthony Edwards | 34:56 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 31:11 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Julius Randle | 27:50 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 26:08 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 24:39 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 25:42 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Anderson | 17:32 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Bones Hyland | 15:33 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 12:29 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Jaylen Clark | 6:00 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Phillips | 6:00 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Ingles | 6:00 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Rocco Zikarsky | 6:00 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | FG | 3P | FT |
| Anthony Edwards | 11-17 | 3-8 | 11-12 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 5-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Julius Randle | 3-10 | 0-1 | 5-6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 3-4 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 2-5 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Naz Reid | 8-15 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Kyle Anderson | 1-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Bones Hyland | 4-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Full Box Score — LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard’s 45-point night anchored the Clippers offense from start to finish, and he added 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in just 31 minutes. Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland gave Los Angeles a second and third scoring option, combining for 43 points on efficient shooting off the bench and in the starting lineup.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kawhi Leonard | 31:31 | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 28:38 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Brook Lopez | 24:07 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kris Dunn | 23:43 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Darius Garland | 23:28 | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Jordan Miller | 29:22 | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 25:24 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| Isaiah Jackson | 17:53 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Nicolas Batum | 11:54 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Norchad Omier | 6:00 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Pedulla | 6:00 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Cam Christie | 6:00 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kobe Sanders | 6:00 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | 3P | FT |
| Kawhi Leonard | 15-20 | 6-9 | 9-10 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 4-6 | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| Brook Lopez | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Kris Dunn | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Darius Garland | 8-13 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Miller | 6-13 | 0-4 | 2-4 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 5-10 | 2-4 | 10-12 |
| Isaiah Jackson | 2-3 | 0-0 | 5-6 |
Game Leaders / Top Performers
Kawhi Leonard turned in the best individual performance of the night for either team, becoming the first player in Clippers franchise history to reach 45 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 three-pointers while shooting above 75 percent in a single game. Anthony Edwards matched him shot for shot in the first half but could not keep pace once the Clippers bench took over in the fourth quarter.
Bennedict Mathurin gave Los Angeles a reliable scoring outlet off the bench, and Darius Garland provided floor spacing with five made 3-pointers in his second game with the team.
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Clippers | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| Darius Garland | Clippers | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Naz Reid | Timberwolves | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Starting Lineups
| Position | Timberwolves | Clippers |
| Guard | Donte DiVincenzo | Kris Dunn |
| Guard | Anthony Edwards | Darius Garland |
| Forward | Jaden McDaniels | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| Forward | Julius Randle | Kawhi Leonard |
| Center | Rudy Gobert | Brook Lopez |
Injury Report
Minnesota’s frontcourt depth against a shorthanded Clippers group shaped much of the pregame discussion, since Los Angeles was missing three regular frontcourt contributors. Without Beal, Niederhäuser, and Collins, the Clippers leaned on Derrick Jones Jr., Isaiah Jackson, and Nicolas Batum to cover extra minutes up front.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Bradley Beal (LAC) | Hip | Out for season |
| Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (LAC) | Lisfranc injury | Out for season |
| John Collins (LAC) | Neck strain | Out |
| Bogdan Bogdanović (LAC) | Not listed | Did not play |
Season Series and Head to Head
The March 11 result was the fourth meeting between the two teams in the 2025-26 season, and it evened the season series at 2-2 after Minnesota had won two of the first three games.
| Date | Result | Score |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Timberwolves win | 109-106 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Clippers win | 115-96 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Timberwolves win | 94-88 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Clippers win | 153-128 |
Conference Standings
Both teams sat in the thick of the Western Conference playoff picture after this game, with Minnesota still comfortably inside the top six and the Clippers pushing up from the bottom half of the standings.
| Team | Record | Conference Position |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40-26 | 6th in West |
| LA Clippers | 33-32 | 8th in West |
Broadcast and Stream Information
| Category | Details |
| National Streaming | NBA League Pass |
| Regional TV | FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network North |
| Tip-Off Time | 10:30 p.m. ET |
Conclusion
The result pushed the Clippers above .500 for their current stretch and kept them in the mix for a play-in spot in the Western Conference. For Minnesota, the loss extended a mini slide after a five-game winning streak and dropped the team to sixth place, though the Timberwolves stayed within a half game of the third seed.
Kawhi Leonard’s shooting efficiency, paired with a shorthanded Clippers frontcourt finding contributions from unexpected sources, decided the outcome by the third quarter. Los Angeles next hosts Chicago, while Minnesota continues its road trip at Golden State.
FAQ’s
FAQ’s
Who won the Clippers vs Timberwolves game on March 11, 2026?
The LA Clippers won 153-128 at Intuit Dome, marking their highest point total of the season against Minnesota.
How many points did Kawhi Leonard score against the Timberwolves?
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points on 15 of 20 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in 31 minutes.
Who led the Timberwolves in scoring in the loss?
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points on 11 of 17 shooting from the field in the loss.
Why were the Clippers without Bradley Beal and John Collins?
Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser were both out for the season, while John Collins was sidelined by a neck strain.
What was the largest lead of the game?
The Clippers built their largest lead in the fourth quarter after a stretch of four 3-pointers in just over three minutes.
How did the season series between the two teams finish?
The March 11 win evened the 2025-26 season series between the Clippers and Timberwolves at 2-2.
Where was the game played?
The game was played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, in front of 16,871 fans.
