Minnesota Timberwolves at LA Clippers
· National Basketball AssociationJulius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers
Randle had all of his points in the first half, including four 3-pointers, to help Minnesota win its third straight after losing four in a row. The Timberwolves were up by 27 at halftime and their largest lead was 41 in the second half.
Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 18 points, including a season-high five 3-pointers. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 14 points.
The Clippers had their nine-game home winning streak snapped.
Clippers: LA fell to 3-3 on the second night of a back-to-back, and is at 8-4 in back-to-backs overall.
Regular Season Series
MIN leads series 2-0
Recent Plays
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End of Game | 108 - 80 |
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End of the 4th Quarter | 108 - 80 |
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shot clock turnover | 108 - 80 |
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Bones Hyland makes 29-foot three point step back jumpshot | 108 - 80 |
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Kai Jones defensive goaltending violation | 108 - 77 |
Statistics
MIN |
LAC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 41-85 | FG | 29-83 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 35 |
| 16-44 | 3PT | 11-40 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 28 |
| 10-18 | FT | 11-13 |
| 56 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 43 | Defensive Rebounds | 36 |
| 31 | Assists | 13 |
| 15 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 23 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 29 |
| 32 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 16 | Fouls | 16 |
| 41 | Largest Lead | 1 |
LA Clippers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac, C | Out | Dec 21 |
| Derrick Jones Jr., F | Out | Dec 20 |
| Bradley Beal, G | Out | Nov 12 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 24 |
Game Information
Location: Inglewood, CA
Attendance: 15,111 · Capacity:
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City |
26 | 4 | .867 | - | L1 |
Denver |
21 | 8 | .724 | 4.5 | L1 |
Minnesota |
20 | 10 | .667 | 6 | W3 |
Portland |
12 | 18 | .400 | 14 | L2 |
Utah |
10 | 19 | .345 | 15.5 | L4 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Lakers |
19 | 9 | .679 | - | L2 |
Phoenix |
16 | 13 | .552 | 3.5 | W1 |
Golden State |
15 | 15 | .500 | 5 | W2 |
LA Clippers |
8 | 21 | .276 | 11.5 | W2 |
Sacramento |
7 | 23 | .233 | 13 | L1 |
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