Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: Edwards’ 34 and McDaniels’ historic half lift Minnesota to 124-121

PORTLAND, Ore. — In the timberwolves vs trail blazers matchup on Feb. 24, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121 in a tight, physical game that featured a 34-point night from Anthony Edwards and a historic, multi-category half from Jaden McDaniels.

Jaden McDaniels’ historic half and unusual statline

Jaden McDaniels produced a rare all-around performance, recording six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks. He also posted a 13-3-1-2-5 statline, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to do so. McDaniels went 12-of-16 from the field and made 5 of 6 three-point attempts.

There is a discrepancy in his final point total in the available accounts: one listing shows 27 points and another shows 29 points, so his exact points are unclear in the provided context. McDaniels was also described as the first player in NBA history to record at least 25 points on 75 percent shooting while adding five three-pointers, five blocks and three steals in a single game.

That performance joined a short list of players who have produced similar lines, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama. The most recent prior instance was Victor Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024. Other names on that group include Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Lamar Odom and Chris Webber, with Webber appearing twice on the list.

Edwards, DiVincenzo and Minnesota’s perimeter push

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 34 points and sank five 3-pointers; another account of his night lists four assists and four rebounds and notes he had 25 points in the first half. Donte DiVincenzo added 19 points and also made five 3-pointers, a contribution that helped the Timberwolves hit 17 of 35 from three-point range as a team.

Julius Randle chipped in 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Rudy Gobert returned from a one-game suspension, finished with 10 points and 19 rebounds, and added two blocks while being credited with changing the game defensively and commanding the paint.

Portland scoring, bench spark and disputed totals

Jrue Holiday led the Trail Blazers with 22 points. Scoot Henderson provided a lift off the bench with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Donovan Clingan scored 11 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

There is a conflict in the available accounts over Jerami Grant’s scoring: one listing shows 18 points while another shows 21 points, so his exact total is unclear in the provided context.

Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: game flow, lead changes and what’s next

The matchup was a tight, physical, back-and-forth affair with 15 lead changes before Minnesota held on for the 124-121 victory. The win was Minnesota’s fourth in their last five games. Portland’s long-range shooting finished 14 of 35 from deep.

Minnesota will face the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Portland will visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night and enter that game hoping to close the distance on the. 500 mark. The Timberwolves’ performance in this game was noted as a return to form after a lackluster showing against Philadelphia.