Philadelphia 76ers 135, Minnesota Timberwolves 108 — Tyrese Maxey dropped 39 points on 57.1% shooting, VJ Edgecombe added 24 off the bench, and the Sixers ran the Wolves out of Target Center in a dominant 27-point road blowout. If you came looking for the full Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves match player stats breakdown, you are in the right place.
Table of contents
- Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
- Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Advanced Stats Comparison
- Shooting Breakdown: Where the Sixers Won the War
- Tyrese Maxey: A Complete Takeover
- VJ Edgecombe: The Bench Bomb Nobody Saw Coming
- Quentin Grimes: The Quiet Engine
- Anthony Edwards: 28 Points but Not Enough
- The Turnover Disaster That Decided Everything
- Kelly Oubre Jr.: The Defensive Anchor
- Bench Battle: Philadelphia in a Different League
- Context: What Does This Game Mean?
- Three Numbers That Defined This Game
- Head to Head: Top Performers Side by Side
- What to Watch Going Forward
- Final Thoughts
Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Quarter | Philadelphia 76ers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 35 | 26 |
| Q2 | 33 | 32 |
| Q3 | 26 | 20 |
| Q4 | 41 | 30 |
| Final | 135 | 108 |
Philadelphia set the tone early with a 35-26 first quarter and never let Minnesota breathe. The fourth quarter was a statement. Up big and with nothing to prove, the Sixers still dropped 41 points in the final frame, pushing the margin to its widest point of 29.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats vs Minnesota Timberwolves
The complete player-level data from this game, including shooting splits, assist-to-turnover ratios, and plus/minus numbers, is the kind of breakdown you will find across every matchup covered at Match vs Player Stats.
Sixers Starters
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 39 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 57.1% | 57.1% | +21 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 18 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 38.5% | 42.9% | +23 |
| Quentin Grimes | 19 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 58.3% | 62.5% | +18 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 24 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 44.4% | 85.7% | +3 |
| Andre Drummond | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | — | +2 |
Sixers Bench
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Bona | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | +20 |
| Dominick Barlow | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | +12 |
| Cameron Payne | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20.0% | +9 |
| Justin Edwards | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7% | +6 |
| Dalen Terry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | +6 |
Philadelphia’s bench outscored Minnesota’s bench 40-25. That depth advantage proved decisive.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats vs Philadelphia 76ers
Wolves Starters
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 28 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 57.9% | 37.5% | -3 |
| Julius Randle | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% | 20.0% | -20 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 41.7% | 0% | -21 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% | 60.0% | -10 |
| Mike Conley | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% | -7 |
Wolves Bench
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% | -25 |
| Bones Hyland | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20.0% | -21 |
| Joan Beringer | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | -6 |
| Julian Phillips | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | -2 |
| Jaylen Clark | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.3% | -2 |
Ant Edwards did his job with 28 points. The problem was everyone around him couldn’t keep pace with what the Sixers were doing on both ends.
Advanced Stats Comparison
| Stat | Philadelphia 76ers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.5% | 47.9% |
| 3-Point % | 56.8% | 30.3% |
| True Shooting % | 63.5% | 62.2% |
| Assists | 31 | 22 |
| Rebounds | 52 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 21 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 21 | 5 |
| Steals | 14 | 7 |
| Bench Points | 40 | 25 |
| Biggest Lead | +29 | +7 |
| Offensive Rating | 125.9 | 106.0 |
| Defensive Rating | 106.0 | 125.9 |
| Effective FG% | 62.4% | 54.9% |
| Assists/Turnover Ratio | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Points in the Paint | 48 | 46 |
| Fast Break Points | 18 | 19 |
| Second Chance Points | 17 | 7 |
The three-point differential says it all. Philadelphia shot 56.8% from deep on 37 attempts. Minnesota shot 30.3% on 33 attempts. That gap alone swung the game by double digits.
Shooting Breakdown: Where the Sixers Won the War
Philadelphia 76ers Shot Chart
| Shot Zone | Made | Attempted | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Rim | 17 | 26 | 65.4% |
| Mid-Range | 5 | 16 | 31.3% |
| Three-Pointers | 21 | 37 | 56.8% |
| Free Throws | 14 | 21 | 66.7% |
Minnesota Timberwolves Shot Chart
| Shot Zone | Made | Attempted | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Rim | 17 | 21 | 81.0% |
| Mid-Range | 1 | 5 | 20.0% |
| Three-Pointers | 10 | 33 | 30.3% |
| Free Throws | 30 | 36 | 83.3% |
Minnesota actually won the battle at the rim and got to the free throw line more. None of it mattered when the three-point gap was that lopsided. Philadelphia made 21 threes. Minnesota made 10. That’s a 33-point swing from behind the arc alone.
Tyrese Maxey: A Complete Takeover
This was not just a good Maxey game. This was a “please someone guard him” kind of night.
Maxey’s Full Stat Line:
- 39 points on 16-of-28 shooting
- 4-of-7 from three (57.1%)
- 8 assists, 5 turnovers
- 2 steals, 1 block
- 3 rebounds
- +21 plus/minus
His 64.6% true shooting percentage on a high-volume night was elite. He attacked the paint relentlessly: 9 made field goals at the rim from 13 attempts. He got to his spots, forced rotations, and when Minnesota’s defense collapsed, he kicked out to wide open shooters who knocked down shot after shot.
Maxey’s 28 points in the first half alone set the Timberwolves’ defense on its heels for the rest of the game.
VJ Edgecombe: The Bench Bomb Nobody Saw Coming
The rookie did what? 24 points. 6-of-7 from three (85.7%). Seven rebounds. That is not a misprint.
Edgecombe Full Stat Line:
- 24 points on 8-of-18 shooting
- 6-of-7 from three (85.7%)
- 7 rebounds, 1 assist
- 2 steals
The 85.7% three-point clip on seven attempts is the kind of number that makes analytics people do a double-take. Did it come against a scrambling defense already broken by Maxey? Absolutely. But you still have to knock them down, and Edgecombe knocked every single one down except one.
Quentin Grimes: The Quiet Engine
With Maxey and Edgecombe drawing all the attention, Grimes quietly put together one of the cleanest games on the floor.
Grimes Full Stat Line:
- 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting
- 5-of-8 from three (62.5%)
- 7 assists, 1 turnover
- Assists/Turnover Ratio: 7.0
A 7.0 assist-to-turnover ratio is exceptional at any level. In a game where ball movement was the story, Grimes was the connector who made it all flow. His 79.2% effective field goal percentage was the second-best among all rotational players who logged significant minutes.
Anthony Edwards: 28 Points but Not Enough
Ant delivered. He always delivers. But a 28-point performance means nothing when you are losing by 27.
Edwards Full Stat Line:
- 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting
- 3-of-8 from three
- 9 rebounds, 3 assists
- 2 steals, 2 blocks
- 7 turnovers
The 7 turnovers killed whatever momentum Minnesota managed to generate. Philadelphia converted 21 points off 21 Minnesota turnovers total. Edwards accounted for 7 of those giveaways by himself. When you are down 15 and your best player is coughing the ball up multiple times per quarter, there is no path back.
His offensive rating of 95.8 in this game is eye-opening compared to what he usually produces.
The Turnover Disaster That Decided Everything
Minnesota finished with 21 total turnovers against 11 for Philadelphia.
| Turnover Breakdown | MIN | PHI |
|---|---|---|
| Total Turnovers | 21 | 11 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 5 | 21 |
| Assist/TO Ratio | 1.1 | 3.1 |
That 16-point swing from turnovers alone changed the complexion of the game by halftime. Philadelphia was not just making shots. They were also forcing Minnesota into bad decisions and punishing them on the other end.
Kelly Oubre Jr.: The Defensive Anchor
Oubre did not lead in scoring but his fingerprints were all over the defensive effort.
Oubre Full Stat Line:
- 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting
- 3-of-7 from three
- 5 rebounds, 2 assists
- 4 steals
- +23 plus/minus
Four steals. That kind of activity on the ball disrupts offenses even when the steals themselves do not convert into easy buckets. His plus/minus of +23 was the second-best on the team behind Maxey.
Bench Battle: Philadelphia in a Different League
| Bench Metric | PHI | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Points | 40 | 25 |
| Bench FG% | ~54% | ~43% |
| Key Bench Performer | VJ Edgecombe (24 pts) | Ayo Dosunmu (12 pts) |
The bench scoring gap of 40-25 reflected the overall team depth disparity on this night. Dosunmu led Minnesota’s second unit with 12 points but went -25 for the game. That number tells a story about the moments he was on the floor and how the game went during them.
Context: What Does This Game Mean?
This win landed two nights after Philadelphia dropped a 117-107 decision to Atlanta at home. Road blowouts after home losses are how contenders separate themselves from .500 teams.
Philadelphia’s recent form heading in:
- Win vs Indiana (135-114)
- Win vs Miami (124-117)
- Loss vs Boston (114-98)
Minnesota’s recent form heading in:
- Loss to New Orleans the previous night (Philly also played NOP Feb 22)
Playing on back-to-back nights is rough. Minnesota was running on fumes. That context matters when analyzing the margin.
Three Numbers That Defined This Game
56.8% — Philadelphia’s three-point percentage. On 37 attempts. That is historically efficient and was the primary reason this game got out of hand fast.
21 — Minnesota turnovers. Giving the ball away that many times against a Philadelphia team with 14 steals and a 3.1 assist-to-turnover ratio on the other end is a formula for a blowout.
40 — Philadelphia bench points. When your second unit outscores the opponent’s second unit by 15 and your starter is going for 39, the game has no competitive pulse left by the third quarter.
Head to Head: Top Performers Side by Side
| Metric | Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | Anthony Edwards (MIN) |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 39 | 28 |
| FG% | 57.1% | 57.9% |
| 3P% | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Assists | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 7 |
| Plus/Minus | +21 | -3 |
| True Shooting % | 64.6% | 66.0% |
Ant’s raw efficiency was comparable. But the scale at which Maxey operated, with the assists, the fewer turnovers, and the massive plus/minus differential, made the individual matchup a clear Sixers win.
What to Watch Going Forward
For Philadelphia: The Sixers play a loaded stretch coming up. Can Maxey maintain this level? The three-point shooting as a unit (56.8% is never sustainable) will normalize, but if the ball movement holds, this team is dangerous.
For Minnesota: Anthony Edwards is the only player on this roster who showed up. The 21 turnovers have to be addressed. Losing Rudy Gobert to trade or injury concerns, depending on roster moves, adds another layer of uncertainty to this team’s identity on defense.
Final Thoughts
The Philadelphia 76ers vs Minnesota Timberwolves match player stats from February 22, 2026, paint a picture of a team firing on all cylinders against a shorthanded, back-to-back opponent. Maxey’s 39 points anchored everything. Edgecombe’s 6-of-7 performance from three gave the Sixers an unexpected secondary punch. The turnover battle was over before the second half started.
Minnesota will point to back-to-back fatigue. Philadelphia will take the 27-point road win and move on. Both are valid takes. What the box score confirms is that on this night, the Sixers were simply the better team from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
Stats sourced via NBA official game data. For more head-to-head player stats and match breakdowns, visit Match vs Player Stats.
