Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers: timberwolves vs trail blazers — Timberwolves 124-121 Trail Blazers (Feb 24, 2026) Game Recap
timberwolves vs trail blazers delivered a tightly contested finish as the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121. Jaden McDaniels produced a historic night while Anthony Edwards again paced Minnesota.
Timberwolves Vs Trail Blazers recap
The final score was Timberwolves 124, Trail Blazers 121 in a game that featured as many as 15 lead changes. Talisman Anthony Edwards returned with 34 points, four assists and four rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he had 25 points in the first half as he spearheaded Minnesota’s scoring.
McDaniels historic half details
Jaden McDaniels became the eighth player in NBA history to ever record a 13-3-1-2-5 statline. He eventually finished with 29 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks for the Timberwolves. McDaniels went 12-of-16 on shooting and sank 5 of his 6 three-point attempts.
He also became the first player in NBA history by becoming the first player to record at least 25 points on 75 percent shooting, five three-pointers, five blocks, and three steals in a single game.
Context on historic company
The stat had previously been posted by a select group of players, the most recent being the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, who did it against the Los Angeles Clippers back in 2024, in a post on X by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. The other names on the list are Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lamar Odom and Chris Webber, who did it twice.
Rim work and bench scoring
Rudy Gobert returned from a one-game suspension and commanded the paint with 19 rebounds, 10 points, and two blocks. Off the bench, Donte DiVincenzo added 19 points five three-pointers, helping the Wolves hit an impressive 17 of 35 from deep.
Portland’s contributions and outlook
The Trail Blazers were valiant throughout. Jrue Holiday top-scored for Portland with 22 points while Jerami Grant added 21 points. Scoot Henderson provided impetus off the bench with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Portland will take on the Chicago Bulls next, hoping to close down distance on the. 500 mark.
What’s next for the teams
The Timberwolves will now face the Los Angeles Clippers next. Minnesota’s narrow victory represented a return to form after a lacklustre performance against Philadelphia. The matchup underlined how tightly contested both teams can be, with the 15 lead changes underscoring the game’s back-and-forth nature.
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Closing: Jaden McDaniels’ unique combination of scoring efficiency, five three-pointers and five blocks anchored Minnesota’s 124-121 win over Portland, while Anthony Edwards’ 34 points and contributions from Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo rounded out a balanced performance that leaves Minnesota headed to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland aiming to tighten its margin against the. 500 mark.
