Minnesota Timberwolves 127-101 LA Clippers result: NBA, 31 October 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves beat LA Clippers 127-101 in the NBA on Saturday 31 October 2026. The game was played at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Match recap: Minnesota Timberwolves 127-101 LA Clippers, NBA, 31 October 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves beat LA Clippers 127-101 in the NBA on Saturday 31 October 2026. The game was played at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Score period by period
| Period | Minnesota Timberwolves | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 34 | 24 |
| Quarter 2 | 35 | 32 |
| Quarter 3 | 29 | 25 |
| Quarter 4 | 29 | 20 |
Minnesota Timberwolves won all four quarters, opening with a 34-24 first quarter and closing with a 29-20 fourth.
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
The Western Conference table separates the sides most. Minnesota Timberwolves sit 6th with a 3-2 record, a 60 win percentage and a points difference of 63. LA Clippers are 12th at 1-3, a 25 win percentage and a difference of -6.
Our prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves are slight favourites for Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers, Saturday 31 October 2026.
Both sides went 4 wins and 6 losses over their last 10 games, but the recent trend differs. The Timberwolves read L-L-W-W-W, while the Clippers read L-L-L-W-L and carry a three-game losing streak. In the Western Conference, Minnesota sit 6th at 60 percent and LA are 12th at 25 percent. The 4 head-to-head meetings split 2-2, so the table and recent form tip it: a home win is the slight call.
Who is favoured for Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers?
Minnesota Timberwolves hold a slight edge for Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers, sitting 6th in the Western Conference against the Clippers in 12th.
When and where Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Clippers is played
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the LA Clippers in the NBA on Saturday 31 October 2026. The game is listed as Matchday 1. Tip-off is at Target Center.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | NBA |
| Round | Matchday 1 |
| Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Tip-off | 00:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Target Center |
| City | Minneapolis, MN |
Recent form: Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers
The figures cover each side's ten most recent results, all in the NBA.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-6 over their last 10 games, scoring 1125 points and conceding 1161, with a sequence of L-L-W-W-W, newest first, and a 2-3 record both at home and away. Their latest game was a 114-119 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
4W 0D 6L in 10 games112.5 scored · 116.1 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2026 | Golden State Warriors | Home | 114-119 | L | NBA |
| 26/10/2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Away | 125-127 | L | NBA |
| 25/10/2026 | Toronto Raptors | Home | 117-94 | W | NBA |
| 24/10/2026 | Orlando Magic | Away | 115-93 | W | NBA |
| 22/10/2026 | Miami Heat | Away | 131-106 | W | NBA |
| 16/05/2026 | San Antonio Spurs | Home | 109-139 | L | NBA |
| 13/05/2026 | San Antonio Spurs | Away | 97-126 | L | NBA |
| 11/05/2026 | San Antonio Spurs | Home | 114-109 | W | NBA |
| 09/05/2026 | San Antonio Spurs | Home | 108-115 | L | NBA |
| 07/05/2026 | San Antonio Spurs | Away | 95-133 | L | NBA |
The LA Clippers are 4-6 over their last 10 games, scoring 1123 points and conceding 1124, and have lost three in a row. They are 3-3 at home and 1-3 away, and their latest game was an 87-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
4W 0D 6L in 10 games112.3 scored · 112.4 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-3L · Away 1W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2026 | Los Angeles Lakers | Home | 87-103 | L | NBA |
| 25/10/2026 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Away | 101-108 | L | NBA |
| 24/10/2026 | Los Angeles Lakers | Away | 117-125 | L | NBA |
| 22/10/2026 | Sacramento Kings | Home | 121-96 | W | NBA |
| 16/04/2026 | Golden State Warriors | Home | 121-126 | L | NBA |
| 13/04/2026 | Golden State Warriors | Home | 115-110 | W | NBA |
| 11/04/2026 | Portland Trail Blazers | Away | 97-116 | L | NBA |
| 09/04/2026 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Home | 110-128 | L | NBA |
| 08/04/2026 | Dallas Mavericks | Home | 116-103 | W | NBA |
| 06/04/2026 | Sacramento Kings | Away | 138-109 | W | NBA |
Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers squads
Minnesota Timberwolves squad (17 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball, LaMelo | Guard |
| 3 | McDaniels, Jaden | Forward |
| 4 | Shannon Jr., Terrence | Guard |
| 5 | Edwards, Anthony | Guard |
| 7 | Clark, Jaylen | Guard |
| 8 | Hyland, Bones | Guard |
| 9 | Williams, Cody | Forward |
| 13 | Dosunmu, Ayo | Guard |
| 15 | Pullin, Zyon | Guard |
| 19 | Beringer, Joan | Center |
| 24 | Kuminga, Jonathan | Forward |
| 25 | Freeman, Enrique | Forward |
| 27 | Gobert, Rudy | Center |
| 33 | Evans, Isaiah | Guard-forward |
| 41 | Lyles, Trey | Forward |
| 44 | Zikarsky, Rocco | Center |
| DiVincenzo, Donte | Guard |
LA Clippers squad (18 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wagler, Keaton | Guard |
| 3 | Beal, Bradley | Guard |
| 4 | Sanders, Kobe | Guard |
| 5 | Jones Jr., Derrick | Forward |
| 7 | Ingram, Brandon | Forward |
| 8 | Dunn, Kris | Guard |
| 9 | Dick, Gradey | Guard-forward |
| 10 | Garland, Darius | Guard |
| 11 | Lopez, Brook | Center |
| 12 | Martinelli, Nick | Forward |
| 14 | Konan Niederhauser, Yanic | Forward |
| 18 | Baba, Miller | Forward |
| 22 | Miller, Jordan | Forward |
| 23 | Jackson, Isaiah | Forward |
| 24 | Pickett, Jalen | Guard |
| 28 | Hachimura, Rui | Forward |
| 31 | Strus, Max | Guard-forward |
| Christie, Cam | Guard |
Current NBA standings
In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are at rank 6 with a 3-2 record from 5 games, a win percentage of 60 and a scoring difference of 63. The LA Clippers are at rank 12, 1-3 from 4 games, with a win percentage of 25 and a difference of -6. That is a gap of 6 places. It is also 2 wins.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Rockets | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 615-544 | +71 | 100% |
| 2 | Memphis Grizzlies | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 591-531 | +60 | 100% |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 616-568 | +48 | 80% |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 541-523 | +18 | 80% |
| 5 | Portland Trail Blazers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 491-456 | +35 | 75% |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 602-539 | +63 | 60% |
| 12 | LA Clippers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 426-432 | -6 | 25% |
Head-to-head between Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers
The Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers have 4 recorded meetings. Each side has 2 wins. The most recent, on Thursday 12 March 2026 in the NBA, ended 128-153 at Intuit Dome.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2026 | NBA | LA Clippers - Minnesota Timberwolves | Intuit Dome | 153-128 | LA Clippers |
| 27/02/2026 | NBA | LA Clippers - Minnesota Timberwolves | Intuit Dome | 88-94 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 08/02/2026 | NBA | Minnesota Timberwolves - LA Clippers | Target Center | 96-115 | LA Clippers |
| 07/12/2025 | NBA | Minnesota Timberwolves - LA Clippers | Target Center | 109-106 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Key data
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 3-2 in the Western Conference, the LA Clippers 1-3. Both teams are 4-6 over their last 10 games. Their 4 meetings are split 2 wins each.
What is at stake
The game sets the Western Conference's rank 6 against rank 12. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 3-2 and the LA Clippers 1-3. The gap is 6 places and 2 wins.
Frequently asked questions
How have the Minnesota Timberwolves played in their last 10 games?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-6 over their last 10 games. They scored 1125 points and conceded 1161. Their sequence, newest first, is L-L-W-W-W. The latest was a 114-119 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
How have the LA Clippers played in their last 10 games?
The LA Clippers are 4-6 over their last 10 games. They have lost three in a row. They scored 1123 points and conceded 1124. The latest was an 87-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
What is the head-to-head record between the Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers?
The two teams have 4 recorded meetings. Each has won 2. The most recent, on Thursday 12 March 2026 in the NBA, finished 128-153 at Intuit Dome.
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