Timberwolves Dominate Blazers 133-109 Behind Randle's 41 Points

Minnesota ends Portland's 3-game winning streak before the All-Star break.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Julius Randle scored a game-high 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 133-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Jaden McDaniels added 21 points for the Timberwolves, who led by as many as 28 points and forced 25 Blazers turnovers. Jrue Holiday scored 23 points for Portland, while Scoot Henderson finished with 18 points in his third game back from injury.

Why it matters

The win helps the Timberwolves maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the loss snaps a 3-game winning streak for the Blazers. Both teams are jockeying for position heading into the All-Star break.

The details

Randle capped his big night with a flashy windmill dunk that energized the Target Center crowd. Minnesota led by as many as 20 points in the first half and never let Portland get closer than 14 in the second half. The Timberwolves' defense forced the Blazers into 25 turnovers, leading to several easy transition baskets.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • It was Minnesota's final game before the NBA All-Star break.

The players

Julius Randle

A 41-point scoring outburst from the Timberwolves' All-Star power forward.

Jaden McDaniels

The Timberwolves' starting small forward chipped in 21 points.

Jrue Holiday

The Blazers' starting point guard led his team with 23 points.

Scoot Henderson

The Blazers' rookie guard scored 18 points in his third game back from injury.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' leading scorer finished with 14 points despite being listed as questionable with an illness.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Timberwolves' depth and defensive intensity, as they were able to dominate the Blazers despite an off night from star guard Anthony Edwards. Minnesota's balanced scoring attack and ability to force turnovers will be key as they try to secure a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference.