February 23 - The 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 135-108. Maxi scored 39 points and 8 assists, becoming the game's standout player; for the Timberwolves, Edwards contributed 28 points and 9 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to lead his team to a comeback victory.

The Timberwolves started the game with an 8-1 run. However, the 76ers extended their lead to 9 points through fast breaks and outside shooting. Despite Edwards scoring 11 points in the first quarter, the 76ers still led 35-26 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves narrowed the gap to 29-35 . However, the 76ers extended their lead to double digits. Maxi scored 11 points in this quarter with a combination of drives and outside shots , while Randle added 10 points, but it wasn't enough to stop the opponent's offensive onslaught. At halftime, the 76ers continued to lead 68-58 .

After switching sides, the Timberwolves narrowed the gap to 7 points at one point. However, in the crucial moments, Maxi scored 13 points in a single quarter, leading the team to stabilize the situation. After three quarters, the 76ers still led 94-78 . In the final quarter, after the Timberwolves narrowed the gap to 14 points, the 76ers quickly responded, extending their lead to nearly 30 points. In the end, the 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 135-108 .

76ers player stats

Maxi had 39 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists; Edgecombe had 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; Grimes had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists; Oubre had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Barlow had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Bona had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Drummond had 6 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists; Edwards had 5 points; and Payne had 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 28 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; McDaniels 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Randle 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Dossem 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; DiVincenzo 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Beirange 7 points, 3 rebounds; Shannon 6 points; Hyland 3 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Clark 2 points, 1 rebound; Phillips 2 points.

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