Anthony Edwards once again took center stage for the Minnesota Timberwolves, lighting up the scoreboard with 34 points, four assists, and four rebounds in a thrilling contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. But it was Jaden McDaniels who etched his name in the history books, becoming just the eighth player in NBA history to post a 13-3-1-2-5 stat line. Joining the ranks of Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lamar Odom, and Chris Webber, McDaniels delivered a performance to remember.
The Timberwolves narrowly edged out the Trail Blazers with a 124-121 victory, bouncing back from a recent stumble against Philadelphia. McDaniels was on fire, hitting 12-of-16 shots and draining 5 of 6 from beyond the arc. He made 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.
The game itself was a nail-biter, featuring 15 lead changes. Edwards was a force in the first half, racking up 25 points and setting the tone for Minnesota's offense.
Rudy Gobert, returning from a one-game suspension, dominated the paint with 19 rebounds, 10 points, and two blocks. Off the bench, Donte DiVincenzo was a sharpshooter, contributing 19 points and five three-pointers, part of the Wolves' impressive 17 of 35 from deep.
The Trail Blazers fought valiantly, with Jrue Holiday leading the charge with 22 points. Jerami Grant added 21, while Scoot Henderson brought energy off the bench with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Looking ahead, the Timberwolves are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers, while Portland aims to inch closer to the .500 mark against the Chicago Bulls.