Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: Edwards' 34 Fuels 124-121 Win in Tight, Physical Game

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and buried five 3-pointers as the Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 124-121 in a Tuesday night showdown. The win was Minnesota's fourth in their last five games, and it came in a tight, physical contest defined by switching leads and hot perimeter shooting.

Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers — Game dynamics and final numbers

The game featured 15 lead changes and stayed close throughout. Minnesota finished 17 of 35 from three-point range while Portland was 14 of 35 from deep. The final margin was three points: 124-121 in favor of the Timberwolves.

Individual performances that decided the night

• Anthony Edwards: 34 points, five made 3-pointers.
• Jaden McDaniels: 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks.
• Donte DiVincenzo: 19 points, five made 3-pointers.
• Julius Randle: 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
• Rudy Gobert: 10 points and 19 rebounds, with a noted defensive impact.
• Jrue Holiday (Trail Blazers): team-high 22 points.
• Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers): 18 points.
• Donovan Clingan (Trail Blazers): 11 points and 15 rebounds.
• Scoot Henderson (Trail Blazers): 19 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench.

Recent context: standings window and a painful loss

Earlier coverage noted a narrow window in the Western Conference after multiple rivals stumbled: Denver lost, the Lakers lost and Houston stumbled, creating a pathway for Minnesota to challenge for the 3-seed. That context made a subsequent blowout at home sting: the Timberwolves were routed by Philadelphia in a game summarized as "135 points worth of shellacked, " a loss described as a 27-point defeat. In that loss Minnesota shot just 10-for-33 from beyond the arc while Philadelphia made 21 threes on 37 attempts and shot 57 percent from deep.

Availability, injuries and disciplinary notes

Roster and availability notes from the preview materials include Rudy Gobert being suspended after the Marvin Bagley flagrant, Naz Reid listed out with shoulder soreness, and Julius Randle described as under the weather though he gave it a go. In the recap from the Timberwolves win, Julius Randle logged 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Rudy Gobert recorded 10 points and 19 rebounds and was credited with changing the game defensively. The preview also noted that removing Gobert and Naz Reid affects size and defensive structure, and that Gobert’s absence reduces a defensive backbone and an offensive release valve.

Schedule consequences and what comes next

The preview listed a scheduled matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers on February 24, 2026 at 9: 00 PM CST at the Moda Center, with television on a national subscription streamer and radio coverage on local radio outlets, the team app and national radio services. The broader outlook spelled out what's next for Minnesota: a trip that includes Portland, then the Clippers in Los Angeles, followed by a final showdown with Denver on March 1. The recap noted immediate opponents as well: the Trail Blazers will face the Bulls in Chicago on Thursday night, while the Timberwolves head to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Thursday night.

Implications and forward view

The preview emphasized how razor-thin the Western Conference margins remain and that one strong road trip can flip seeding. It suggested that if Minnesota strings together three wins on the trip — Portland, L. A. and Denver — they would be back in contention and likely leapfrog Denver for higher seeding. Conversely, the earlier home drubbing by Philadelphia pushed the team back toward play-in territory and a possible 6-seed scenario. The West was characterized as jam-packed, with play-in territory described as "hovering" and the margin described as razor thin.

Additional context: the preview also noted that Minnesota had beaten Portland before the All-Star break. The preview text ends with an incomplete fragment — "A" — unclear in the provided context.

This game blended clutch outside shooting from Minnesota with balanced contributions across the roster and a late defensive edge, producing a narrow road-style finish. Recent swings in availability and a volatile conference table mean both teams will watch upcoming matchups closely as the schedule tightens.