Clippers Aim to Defend Home Streak Against Timberwolves in Key Western Conference Matchup

Los Angeles seeks to extend its eight-game home winning streak as Minnesota looks to stabilize its season following recent struggles.

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-9) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (10-10) at Intuit Dome, with the Clippers sitting 5th in the Western Conference and the Timberwolves at 11th.
Key injuries affect both teams: the Clippers are without Kevin Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Kawhi Leonard, while the Timberwolves miss Joe Ingles and Rob Dillingham.
The Clippers have excelled at home, winning their last eight games, and are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 matchups.
Minnesota, led by Anthony Edwards (26.7 PPG) and Rudy Gobert, recently defeated the Lakers but has struggled on the road, losing 4 of their last 6 away games.
Both teams rely on strong defenses, with the Clippers allowing 107 points per game (4th in the NBA) and the Timberwolves allowing 108.8 (5th), but offensive consistency remains a challenge for both sides.