Trail Blazers Suffer Lopsided Loss to Timberwolves

Julius Randle dominates as Portland struggles to contain Minnesota's star forward.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Portland Trail Blazers were unable to contain Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, who led his team to a lopsided victory over Portland. Despite a strong offensive showing from Deni Avdija, the Blazers could not overcome Randle's dominant performance.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Trail Blazers, who have been working to build momentum and establish themselves as a contender in the Western Conference. Containing star players like Randle will be crucial if Portland hopes to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Randle scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to power the Timberwolves to a convincing win over the Trail Blazers. Portland struggled to find an answer for Randle's physicality and scoring ability, as he consistently got to the rim and knocked down mid-range jumpers.

  • The game took place on February 13, 2026.

The players

Julius Randle

A star forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who dominated the game with his scoring and rebounding.

Deni Avdija

A key offensive contributor for the Portland Trail Blazers, who had a strong performance despite his team's loss.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't find a way to slow down Randle tonight. He was unstoppable, and we couldn't match his intensity.”

— Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers Guard (Portland Tribune)

What’s next

The Trail Blazers will look to bounce back in their next game against the Denver Nuggets on February 15th.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the need for the Trail Blazers to improve their defensive efforts, particularly against elite scoring threats like Julius Randle, if they hope to make a deep playoff run this season.