Clippers rally: Leonard’s 45 leads rout of Timberwolves
PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2026, 1:47 AM ET
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INGLEWOOD, Calif., The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 45 points as the Clippers moved above .500, improving to 33-32. Los Angeles shot 15-of-20 from Leonard, connected on 19-of-37 three-pointers collectively, and Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland added 22 and 21 points respectively. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards scored 36 but the Timberwolves lost their third straight game, dropping to sixth in the Western Conference. The Clippers posted a season-high scoring output and are 6–1 in their last seven games. Officials and staff provided postgame comments. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Early season: Clippers start 6-21, putting team in large deficit.
- Team begins winning stretch, reaching six wins in seven games.
- Wednesday: Clippers defeat Timberwolves; Kawhi Leonard scores 45 points.
- Clippers move to 33-32, the first team to rise above .500 after being 15 games below .500.
- Timberwolves record third consecutive loss, dropping to sixth in Western Conference.
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- This Clippers' comeback is a lesson in perseverance. They started the season poorly, but didn't give up. Now, they're above .
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- It's a reminder that it's never too late to turn things around, whether in sports or life. Check out their next game to see this resilience in action.
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The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard benefited by securing a dominant win, moving the team above .500 and improving momentum and seeding prospects while highlighting Leonard’s scoring leadership.
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a third consecutive loss, dropping in the Western Conference standings and placing additional pressure on players and coaching staff to reverse the slide.
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