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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 94–88 on February 26 at Intuit Dome, with Anthony Edwards leading all scorers on 31 points while Donte DiVincenzo added 18. Minnesota's offensive efficiency of 97.6 outpaced the Clippers' 89.1, fueled by superior three-point shooting—the Timberwolves made 8 threes compared to Los Angeles's 5—and a 43.4 field-goal percentage to the Clippers' 40.5. The Timberwolves also controlled the turnover battle, committing just 12 compared to the Clippers' 18, and held a 41–40 rebounding edge. D. Jones Jr. paced the Clippers with 18 points and B. Mathurin contributed 14, but Los Angeles's second-quarter collapse—scoring just 11 points—proved decisive; Minnesota's fourth-quarter surge of 31 points sealed the outcome. The game finished well under the Vegas total of 220.5, a defensive showcase that saw Minnesota's defense hold a 89.1 rating. The road victory strengthens Minnesota's playoff positioning heading into the stretch run.