Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves — 88:94, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 94-88 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, pulling out a six-point victory in a low-scoring NBA matchup. Minnesota’s offense was led by Anthony Edwards, who delivered a game-high 31 points to set the tone and provide the late-game shot-making the Timberwolves needed. Los Angeles stayed within striking distance behind Derrick Jones Jr., who paced the Clippers with 18 points, while Bennedict Mathurin added 14. Both teams leaned heavily on half-court execution, and the margin remained tight as neither side consistently generated easy looks from the perimeter. Three-point shooting helped shape the outcome: Minnesota went 8-for-26 from deep compared to the Clippers’ 5-for-22, a nine-point advantage from beyond the arc that proved decisive in a six-point game. The Timberwolves also held slight edges on the glass (41-40) and in assists (23-21), reflecting a small but meaningful advantage in overall team connectivity. Donte DiVincenzo (18 points) provided important secondary scoring for Minnesota, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 12. For the Clippers, the loss underscored how thin the margin can be when outside shots aren’t falling; for the Timberwolves, it was a reminder that strong defense, rebounding, and timely perimeter makes can carry them through grind-it-out games.