NBA · Final Recap
McDaniels’ 11-for-15 Night Fuels Minnesota’s 26-Point Rout
October 31, 2026 · 2:24 AM
Jaden McDaniels powered Minnesota’s balanced attack as the Timberwolves beat the Clippers 127-101.
Minnesota outscored the Clippers in every quarter, building a 69-56 halftime lead and widening the gap with a 29-20 fourth. Jaden McDaniels led the way with 23 points on 11-for-15 shooting, adding six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and two turnovers. LaMelo Ball matched him with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting, including 6-for-15 from three, plus four rebounds, seven assists, two steals, no blocks and two turnovers. Nah’Shon Hyland supplied 19 points on 8-for-16 shooting, eight assists, one steal, no rebounds, no blocks and one turnover. Ayo Dosunmu added 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists, no steals, one block and three turnovers. Darius Garland scored 24 for Los Angeles on 10-for-22 shooting, including 4-for-8 from three, with two rebounds, five assists, one steal, no blocks and five turnovers. Minnesota’s sustained scoring edge turned its 26-point final margin into a decisive home win.
Key Performers
Jaden McDaniels (MIN): 23 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST; 11-15 FG, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO LaMelo Ball (MIN): 24 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST; 9-20 FG, 6-15 3PT, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO Darius Garland (LAC): 24 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST; 10-22 FG, 4-8 3PT, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 5 TO
Standings Impact
The listed regular-season profiles have Minnesota at 4-2 and the Clippers at 1-4. Minnesota is ranked fourth in the power index, while LA is 24th.
DYMA Insight
Minnesota’s 127 points topped its season average of 121.5, while the Clippers’ 101 fell below their 105.4 average. The Timberwolves’ four listed scorers of at least 15 points drove a balanced win.