"This season, the Timberwolves have won 31 out of the 45 games, or 68.9%, in which they've been favored. The Timberwolves put up 119.7 points per game (just 3.6 more points than the 116.1 the 76ers give up). The Timberwolves connect on 14.3 three-pointers per game (11th in the league), 1.8 more than their opponents (12.5). They are shooting 37.5% from deep (fourth-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.7%."
"The Timberwolves' offense has been drastically worse at home (115.7 PPG) compared to away games (124.2 PPG). However, their defense has been much better when playing at home (109.9 PPG allowed) compared to their play on the road (120 PPG allowed). On offense, the Timberwolves have picked up their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 123.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 119.7 they've put up over the course of this season."
The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-22) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (30-26) on February 22, 2026 at Target Center with tip at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on FDSN and NBCS-PH. Minnesota enters after a 122-111 win over Dallas in which Anthony Edwards scored 40 points. Philadelphia comes off a 126-111 loss to New Orleans in which Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points. The Timberwolves average 119.7 points per game and shoot 37.5% from three, with significant home/road splits—worse offense at home but stronger home defense. Minnesota has improved offensively over its last 10 games.
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