Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: McDaniels’ historic half lifts Minnesota to 124-121 win

In a tightly contested game that featured 15 lead changes, the timberwolves vs trail blazers matchup ended 124-121 as the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Portland Trail Blazers. The result matters because Jaden McDaniels produced a historic half and Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 34 points, while Portland’s key scorers kept the margin narrow.

McDaniels posts historic half, becomes eighth player with 13-3-1-2-5 statline

Jaden McDaniels turned in a landmark performance, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to record a 13-3-1-2-5 statline. He finished the game with 29 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks, and went 12-of-16 from the field while making 5 of his 6 three-point attempts.

McDaniels also became the first player in NBA history to record at least 25 points on 75 percent shooting, five three-pointers, five blocks and three steals in a single game. Tomer Azarly noted that the most recent player to post the comparable stat was Victor Wembanyama, who did it against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024.

Anthony Edwards’ scoring and first-half burst

Talisman Anthony Edwards returned with 34 points, four assists and four rebounds for the Timberwolves, spearheading Minnesota’s scoring. Edwards had 25 points in the first half, giving the Wolves a strong offensive base early in the game.

Complementing Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo provided 19 points off the bench by making five three-pointers, helping Minnesota finish 17 of 35 from three-point range as a team.

Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: close finish after 15 lead changes

The matchup featured as many as 15 lead changes before the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers 124-121, a win that Minnesota used to return to form after a lacklustre performance against Philadelphia. Rudy Gobert, returning from a one-game suspension, commanded the paint with 19 rebounds, 10 points and two blocks.

With the final score tight, Minnesota’s balance of inside defense and perimeter shooting proved decisive. The Timberwolves will now face the Los Angeles Clippers next, while Portland will take on the Chicago Bulls hoping to close down distance on the. 500 mark.

Portland’s contributors: Holiday, Grant and Henderson keep it close

The Trail Blazers received strong scoring from Jrue Holiday, who top-scored with 22 points, and Jerami Grant, who added 21 points. Scoot Henderson provided impetus off the bench, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Despite Portland’s balanced attack, the combination of McDaniels’ defensive presence, Edwards’ scoring and DiVincenzo’s shooting allowed Minnesota to eke out the three-point victory.