Minnesota Timberwolves 94, LA Clippers 88
NBA · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated LA Clippers 94–88 on 2026-02-26 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:30 swung win probability 35% → 75%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LA Clippers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 29 | 15 | 19 | 31 | 94 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 11 | 30 | 20 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:30 swung win probability 35% → 75%.
Why LA Clippers lost
- Lost Q4 20-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 43.9% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-13.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q3 6:30 | 35% → 75% |