The Los Angeles Clippers, looking to build on a recent hot stretch where they’ve gone 7-3 in their last 10 games, travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been dominant at home with a 19-7 record and are riding a four-game winning streak. This Western Conference matchup pits the Clippers’ revamped roster—featuring recent acquisitions like Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin (both out due to trade pending)—against Minnesota’s balanced attack led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. With injuries impacting both sides, expect a defensive battle as the Wolves aim to extend their head-to-head dominance over the Clippers, having won five straight meetings. The Clippers, ninth in the West, seek to climb the standings, while the Wolves, sixth, look to solidify their playoff position.
Venue Location
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. This is a home game for the Timberwolves.
Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, thinning their rotations and potentially leading to increased minutes for role players like Jordan Miller for the Clippers and Donte DiVincenzo for the Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Clippers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Bradley Beal | Out | Left Hip Fracture. |
| Darius Garland | Out | Toe/Trade Pending. Expected return: February 10. |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Out | Trade Pending/Not Injury Related. |
| Isaiah Jackson | Out | Trade Pending. |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | Day-to-Day | Illness. Game-time decision. |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Out | Quadriceps Tendinitis. |
| Julian Phillips | Questionable | Right Wrist Sprain. |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Out | Left Foot Strain. Expected return: February 8 or later. |
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries shift the focus to secondary stars, with Minnesota’s defensive edge potentially stifling the Clippers’ perimeter game. The Wolves’ rebounding (top-5 in RPG) meets LA’s efficient shooting (47.2% FG, league-average), but absences could create mismatches in the paint.
- Kawhi Leonard (LAC) vs. Jaden McDaniels (MIN): Leonard (24.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG) brings two-way play vs. McDaniels’ elite defense (1.2 SPG); a wing battle testing scoring vs. perimeter containment.
- James Harden (LAC, if available) vs. Anthony Edwards (MIN): Harden’s playmaking (8.5 APG) vs. Edwards’ scoring explosion (28.3 PPG); guard duel for pace control.
- Ivica Zubac (LAC) vs. Rudy Gobert (MIN): Zubac’s rebounding (10.8 RPG) vs. Gobert’s rim protection (2.1 BPG); interior matchup key for second-chance points.
- Other Notes: If Garland sits, TyTy Washington Jr. steps up vs. DiVincenzo; Randle (on Wolves) exploits Clippers’ thin frontcourt without Mobley-like players.
Recent Team Forms
Clippers are middling lately but strong against weak teams. Wolves are consistent, with solid defense in wins.
Los Angeles Clippers (7-3 in last 10 games, averaging 111.2 PPG, allowing 108.4 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 6 | @ SAC | W | 114-111 |
| Feb 4 | vs CLE | L | 91-124 |
| Feb 3 | vs NOP | W | 119-115 |
| Feb 1 | vs MEM | W | 129-125 |
| Jan 31 | @ HOU | L | 114-118 |
| Jan 30 | vs SAC | W | 112-93 |
| Jan 28 | vs PHX | W | 110-98 |
| Jan 26 | @ CLE | L | 113-120 |
| Jan 24 | vs DEN | W | 115-109 |
| Jan 22 | vs ATL | W | 110-103 |
Minnesota Timberwolves (6-4 in last 10 games, averaging 118.5 PPG, allowing 113.2 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 6 | vs NOP | W | 119-115 |
| Feb 4 | vs TOR | W | 128-126 |
| Feb 2 | vs MEM | W | 137-128 |
| Feb 1 | vs MEM | L | 114-131 |
| Jan 31 | @ NOP | W | 118-125 |
| Jan 30 | vs PHX | L | 113-126 |
| Jan 28 | vs LAL | W | 99-129 |
| Jan 26 | vs SAC | W | 120-113 |
| Jan 24 | @ MIL | L | 102-115 |
| Jan 23 | vs CLE | L | 118-123 |
Series History
The Clippers and Timberwolves have split recent meetings, but Minnesota holds a slight all-time edge (67-69). The Wolves have won five straight, including a 109-106 victory on December 6, 2025. LA has struggled in Minneapolis, losing four of the last five road games.
| Date | Location | Result | Score |
| Dec 6, 2025 | vs MIN (LAC home) | L (LAC) | 106-109 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | vs MIN (LAC home) | L (LAC) | 106-108 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | @ MIN | L (LAC) | 80-108 |
| Mar 3, 2024 | @ MIN | L (LAC) | 88-89 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | vs MIN (LAC home) | L (LAC) | 100-121 |
Timberwolves have won 5 of the last 5.
Betting Trends
Timberwolves are heavy favorites; trends favor Minnesota covering at home, with unders in low-scoring Clippers games. Wolves 22-27 ATS overall (12-14 home); Clippers 20-20 ATS vs. spread (11-16 road).
- ATS Trends: Timberwolves 3-2 ATS last 5; Clippers 1-4 ATS last 5. Timberwolves 13-1 SU last 14 Sunday games; Clippers 7-2 SU last 9 road games.
- O/U Trends: Under in 4 of Clippers’ last 5; over in 4 of Timberwolves’ last 5 home games.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Clippers 214.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, February 7, 2026
