Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: timberwolves vs trail blazers finish 124-121 in Portland

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 25, 2026 4:04 AM ET

Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: timberwolves vs trail blazers finish 124-121 in Portland

The timberwolves vs trail blazers matchup in Portland, Ore., ended 124-121 as Anthony Edwards scored 34 points to pace Minnesota to the win. The result matters now because it was a tightly contested, physical game with late, timely plays that extended Minnesota’s run and sends Portland onto a five-game road trip.

Edwards' 34, five 3s and Minnesota's supporting cast

Anthony Edwards led the game with 34 points and made five 3-pointers. Jaden McDaniels added 27 points along with six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks. Donte DiVincenzo contributed 19 points and also made five 3-pointers, while Julius Randle finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Minnesota’s 3-point shooting was 17 of 35 for the night, a mark that helped them hold off Portland.

Portland scoring leaders, Kris Murray’s season-high and rebounding edge

Jrue Holiday led the Trail Blazers with 22 points. Scoot Henderson finished with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench. Kris Murray had a season-high 16 points in the starting lineup, scoring 14 of those in the first half on 7-for-10 shooting, including 2-for-3 from behind the arc. Portland won the overall rebounding battle, 54-46, even as they came up short on the scoreboard.

Clingan vs. Gobert was a show and a half in the middle

Donovan Clingan’s matchup with Rudy Gobert was described as "a show and a half. " Gobert finished with 10 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks and was credited with changing the game defensively. Clingan grabbed 15 rebounds and swatted two shots himself. The presence of Gobert diminished what had been an advantage for Portland at the five against teams without a true interior presence.

Game flow: tight, physical, 15 lead changes and second-half adjustments

The contest was a tight, physical, back-and-forth affair with 15 lead changes. Edwards had an explosive first half with 25 points but was held to nine second-half points and limited to 3-for-15 shooting from the field in the second half; Portland’s defensive pressure mitigated his impact and kept the game close until late. Minnesota took advantage of key opportunities late to pull away.

Stat discrepancies and additional Blazers/Timberwolves notes

Numbers in different accounts vary on a few individual totals: one account listed Jerami Grant with 21 points while another listed him with 18. Donovan Clingan was credited with 11 points and 15 rebounds in one line of detail; another account emphasized his 15 boards and two swats without listing his point total. Scoot Henderson’s 19 points appears consistently alongside his other contributions.

What’s next: travel and upcoming matchups

Portland heads out on a five-game road trip, with the first stop in Chicago on Thursday and a listed tip at 5: 00 p. m. PST for that matchup. One summary notes the Trail Blazers will face the Bulls in Chicago on Thursday night. The Timberwolves are scheduled to face the Clippers in Los Angeles on Thursday night.