LA Clippers 115, Minnesota Timberwolves 96
NBA · 2026-02-08 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 115–96 on 2026-02-08 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:29 swung win probability 43% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 23 | 31 | 26 | 35 | 115 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 19 | 23 | 17 | 37 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:29 swung win probability 43% → 8%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q3 17-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 2:29 (win probability 43% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 49.4% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-15.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 10–0 | Q1 9:26 | 65% → 31% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q1 7:04 | 31% → 58% |
| LA Clippers | 11–0 | Q2 2:29 | 43% → 8% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q3 6:21 | 2% → 20% |
| LA Clippers | 10–0 | Q3 2:49 | 20% → 1% |