NBA · Final

Timberwolves Edge Trail Blazers in Close Contest

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121

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center

Minnesota Timberwolves 124, Portland Trail Blazers 121, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland Trail Blazers 124-121 at Moda Center on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at the Moda Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 124-121. This victory marks the Timberwolves' fourth consecutive win over the Trail Blazers in their current series, extending their lead to 4-0. The Timberwolves have demonstrated a strong performance this season, holding a record of 36-23, while the Trail Blazers sit at 28-31.

Both teams entered this matchup with varying recent forms. The Trail Blazers had a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 116.4 points scored per game and 122.1 points allowed. They were coming off a win against the Phoenix Suns, where they secured a 92-77 victory on February 23. However, they faced a heavy loss against the Denver Nuggets just prior, falling 103-157. In their last five games, they recorded three wins and two losses, averaging 114.8 points scored and 120.8 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 122.2 points scored and 119.3 points allowed. They recently lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-135, on February 23, but prior to that, they had a strong win against the Dallas Mavericks, 122-111. In their last five games, they also recorded three wins and two losses, with an average of 119.4 points scored and 117.2 points allowed.

When considering home and away performance, the Trail Blazers had a home record of 3-3 in their last six games, while the Timberwolves held a 4-3 record in their last seven games played at home.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee issue, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who is out with an Achilles injury.

The betting market reflected the Timberwolves' status as favorites, with DraftKings pricing them at -6.5 on the spread and -238 on the moneyline, while the Trail Blazers were set at +195. The total for the game was set at 234.5, with both the over and under at odds of -110.

The game featured a series of critical scoring plays in the fourth quarter that ultimately sealed the Timberwolves' victory. Jaden McDaniels made a crucial one-foot running dunk, assisted by Julius Randle, extending the Timberwolves' lead to 120-111. Jerami Grant added a free throw for the Trail Blazers, bringing the score to 120-112. Toumani Camara then hit a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 120-115. However, Anthony Edwards responded with two free throws, pushing the Timberwolves' lead to 121-115.

As the game progressed, Vit Krejci made another three-pointer for the Trail Blazers, closing the score to 122-118. Yet, Jaden McDaniels' driving layup, assisted by Donte DiVincenzo, increased the Timberwolves' lead to 124-118. Jerami Grant managed to hit a long three-pointer, making the score 124-121, but the Trail Blazers could not close the gap any further before the final buzzer.

This matchup showcased the Timberwolves' ability to maintain their lead in the series against the Trail Blazers, while Portland continues to struggle with consistency. The Timberwolves' offensive efficiency and defensive resilience proved pivotal in securing the win.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -6.5	234.5 o -110 / u -110	Minnesota Timberwolves -238 · Portland Trail Blazers +195

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Injury report

Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsJrue Holiday22Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsScoot Henderson5Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan16Portland Trail Blazers
PointsAnthony Edwards34Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsJulius Randle6Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert19Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1116.4 scored · 122.1 allowed per game3-3 at home

W92-77at Phoenix SunsFeb 23
L103-157vs Denver NuggetsFeb 21
W135-119at Utah JazzFeb 13
L109-133at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 12
W135-118vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 10
W122-115vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 8
W135-115vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 7
L125-130vs Phoenix SunsFeb 4
L111-130vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 2
L97-127at New York KnicksJan 31

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1122.2 scored · 119.3 allowed per game2-1 away

L108-135vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 23
W122-111vs Dallas MavericksFeb 21
W133-109vs Portland Trail BlazersFeb 12
W138-116vs Atlanta HawksFeb 10
L96-115vs LA ClippersFeb 8
L115-119vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 7
W128-126at Toronto RaptorsFeb 5
L128-137at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 3
W131-114at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 1
W123-111vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Portland Trail Blazers
Field goals	47-88	42-89
Field goal %	53	47
Three-pointers	17-35	14-35
Three-point %	49	40
Free throws	13-19	23-30
Free throw %	68	77
Rebounds	41	44
Offensive rebounds	13	16
Defensive rebounds	28	28
Assists	26	27
Steals	14	10
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	16	16
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	2	1
Technical fouls, total	2	1
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	24	16
Fast-break points	13	5
Points in the paint	46	52
Fouls	25	17
Largest lead	12	3
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	79	9

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter88-85Donovan Clingan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Scoot Henderson assists)
3rd Quarter90-85Rudy Gobert makes layup (Julius Randle assists)
3rd Quarter91-85Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter91-87Scoot Henderson makes 1-foot dunk (Matisse Thybulle assists)
3rd Quarter91-89Matisse Thybulle makes two point shot (Vit Krejci assists)
3rd Quarter93-89Julius Randle makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter93-92Matisse Thybulle makes 22-foot three point jumper (Scoot Henderson assists)
3rd Quarter94-92Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter94-93Scoot Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter94-94Scoot Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter96-94Donte DiVincenzo makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter96-96Scoot Henderson makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter99-96Donte DiVincenzo makes 29-foot three pointer
4th Quarter99-99Matisse Thybulle makes 22-foot three point jumper (Sidy Cissoko assists)
4th Quarter101-99Julius Randle makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-100Sidy Cissoko makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-102Kris Murray makes two point shot
4th Quarter103-102Julius Randle makes driving layup
4th Quarter104-102Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-102Rudy Gobert makes two point shot
4th Quarter109-102Naz Reid makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Anthony Edwards assists)
4th Quarter109-104Jerami Grant makes driving layup (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter109-105Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-106Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-106Rudy Gobert makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter111-108Toumani Camara makes two point shot
4th Quarter112-108Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-108Rudy Gobert makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-109Donovan Clingan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-109Rudy Gobert makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter115-111Toumani Camara makes 2-foot two point shot (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter118-111Anthony Edwards makes 25-foot three pointer (Rudy Gobert assists)
4th Quarter120-111Jaden McDaniels makes 1-foot running dunk (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter120-112Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-115Toumani Camara makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter121-115Anthony Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-115Anthony Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter122-118Vit Krejci makes 23-foot three point jumper (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter124-118Jaden McDaniels makes driving layup (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter124-121Jerami Grant makes 33-foot three point jumper (Toumani Camara assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Portland Trail Blazers, below favours Minnesota Timberwolves.