Venue Location
The game will be held at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon. This is the Portland Trail Blazers’ home arena, with a capacity of approximately 19,393. The venue is known for its energetic crowd and modern facilities, often providing a strong home-court advantage for the Blazers.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM UTC on February 25). The game will be broadcast on Peacock, with streaming options available on NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert (C) is day-to-day with a suspension (missed previous game). Naz Reid (C) is day-to-day with a right shoulder injury (out for February 22 game). The Timberwolves are managing frontcourt depth issues, potentially relying more on smaller lineups.
- Portland Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija (F) is questionable with a low back injury (left February 22 game early). Shaedon Sharpe (G) is out with a left calf strain. Damian Lillard (G) is out for the season with a right Achilles tendon tear. The Blazers’ backcourt and forward rotations are impacted, increasing reliance on Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan.
Key
Player Matchups
This Northwest Division matchup pits the Timberwolves’ high-powered offense against the Blazers’ resilient defense, with injuries forcing adjustments on both sides. Key battles could decide the pace and interior control.
- Anthony Edwards (MIN Guard) vs. Jerami Grant (POR Forward): Edwards, fresh off a 28-point performance against Philadelphia (averaging 29.0 PPG, third in NBA), brings explosive scoring and athleticism. His drives test Grant’s defensive versatility (recent 23 points), who must contain Edwards without fouling.
- Julius Randle (MIN Forward) vs. Deandre Ayton (POR Center): Randle (18 points in recent loss) offers playmaking and rebounding, challenging Ayton’s interior presence (solid double-doubles). This frontcourt clash could dominate the boards.
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN Forward) vs. Anfernee Simons (POR Guard): McDaniels’ perimeter defense (19 points recently) faces Simons’ scoring (recent highs). McDaniels’ length might disrupt Portland’s outside shooting.
- Rudy Gobert (MIN Center, day-to-day) vs. Donovan Clingan (POR Center): If Gobert plays, his rim protection (recent 22 points, 17 rebounds) tests Clingan’s rookie potential (23 points, 13 rebounds in win). Clingan’s energy could exploit any Gobert absence.
Recent Team Forms
- Minnesota Timberwolves: L W L W L (Last 5: Loss 108-135 vs. Philadelphia on Feb 22; Win 122-111 vs. Dallas on Feb 20; Loss 105-118 at Phoenix on Feb 18; Win 128-126 at Toronto on Feb 4; Loss 115-119 vs. New Orleans on Feb 6). The Timberwolves average 119.7 PPG (3rd in NBA) but allow 114.7 PPG recently, showing offensive firepower but defensive lapses without key bigs.
- Portland Trail Blazers: W L W W L (Last 5: Win 92-77 at Phoenix on Feb 22; Loss 103-157 vs. Denver on Feb 20; Win 135-119 at Utah on Feb 8; Win 122-115 vs. Memphis on Feb 7; Loss 109-133 vs. Minnesota on Feb 11). The Blazers average 116.1 PPG but allow 119.0 PPG, with strong wins against depleted teams but blowout losses highlighting inconsistencies.
Series History
The Portland Trail Blazers lead the all-time regular-season series 92-49 in 141 games. In recent matchups, the Timberwolves have won three straight: 133-109 on February 11, 2026; 118-114 on October 22, 2025; 114-98 on February 8, 2025. Minnesota is 3-0 straight up this season against Portland, with the over hitting in two of three games.
Betting Trends
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 but 4-1 ATS as favorites of 7.5+. Over has hit in 3 of their last 5 road games. Portland is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 but 2-3 ATS at home. Under is 11-5 in their last 16 games. Head-to-head: Timberwolves are 3-0 ATS in the last 3 meetings; over has gone 2-1.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves – 5.5
Portland Trail Blazers 237.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 23, 2026
