Randle's 41 Points Lift Timberwolves Over Trail Blazers

Minnesota pulls away in second half to win 133-109 ahead of NBA All-Star break

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Julius Randle scored a game-high 41 points on 14-of-24 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 133-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Jaden McDaniels added 21 points for the Timberwolves, who entered the NBA All-Star break with back-to-back wins. Jrue Holiday scored 23 points to pace the Trail Blazers, whose three-game winning streak was snapped.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Timberwolves in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the loss ends a promising run for the rebuilding Trail Blazers. Randle's dominant performance also showcases his All-Star-caliber talent as the league prepares for its midseason showcase.

The details

The Timberwolves shot 51.1% from the field and 41.2% from 3-point range, while the Trail Blazers struggled at 42.6% overall and 35.6% from deep. Minnesota led by as many as 28 points in the second half after a 12-0 run that included back-to-back 3-pointers from Randle and Anthony Edwards. Portland was unable to mount a serious comeback despite 23 points from Jrue Holiday.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Timberwolves entered the NBA All-Star break with the victory.

The players

Julius Randle

A star forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored a game-high 41 points on 14-of-24 shooting.

Jaden McDaniels

A young Timberwolves player who contributed 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting.

Jrue Holiday

A veteran guard for the Portland Trail Blazers who led his team with 23 points and 5 made 3-pointers.

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What they’re saying

“Julius Randle was unstoppable tonight. He really carried us to this important win heading into the All-Star break.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach (Minnesota Star Tribune)

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this momentum when the season resumes after the All-Star break, while the Trail Blazers will aim to bounce back and get back on track.

The takeaway

Randle's dominant performance showcased his All-Star-caliber talent and kept the Timberwolves in the playoff hunt, while the loss ended a promising run for the rebuilding Trail Blazers. The game highlighted the Timberwolves' strong shooting and ability to pull away in the second half.