McDaniels Drops 29 for Wolves
Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels dropped 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 stocks to beat Portland. The defensive specialist's offensive explosion helped secure the victory for the Timberwolves.
- The 29 points were just one shy of McDaniels' career-high of 30, which he set earlier in the 2024-25 season. - His defensive effort was also a standout, as the eight combined blocks and steals were a new career high for the forward. - This performance was part of a larger trend for McDaniels, who over the last five games has averaged 18.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.0 blocks, and 1.8 steals. - McDaniels, along with teammates Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, each made five three-pointers, contributing significantly to the team's total of 17. - Known primarily for his defense, McDaniels was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2023-2024 season. - In October 2023, the Timberwolves signed McDaniels to a five-year, $136 million contract extension, signaling his importance to the team's future. - The victory was Minnesota's fourth win in their last five games. - This game was a high-scoring affair, with the final score being 124-121.
