Timberwolves vs 76ers Match Player Stats: Game Breakdown (2026)

Any NBA fan who has watched the Timberwolves and 76ers this season already knows the rhythm: Minnesota can hang around for a half, and then Philadelphia finds another gear. That’s what happened on April 3, when the 76ers beat the Timberwolves 115-103 in the NBA official box score (league-issued game record), a breakdown that sorts the full player stats, the quarter-by-quarter box score, and the head-to-head trends that explain why Philadelphia owns this 2026 matchup.

Final Score: Philadelphia 76ers 115, Minnesota Timberwolves 103 (NBA official box score) · Game Date: April 3, 2026 (ESPN box score) · 76ers Leading Scorers: Paul George (23 points), Tyrese Maxey (21 points), Kelly Oubre Jr. (21 points) (ESPN recap) · Head-to-Head Last 5 Games: 76ers 3-2, averaging 119.6 points per game (ESPN matchup summary)

Ten numbers from the matchup record, one pattern: Philadelphia’s start-to-finish control in a season sweep.

Who’s favored to win 76ers vs Timberwolves?

Current betting odds

• No verified closing line appears in the ESPN box score or NBA official PDF used here; Philadelphia’s two 2026 wins are the strongest result-based signal (NBA official box score).
• In the last five meetings, the 76ers hold a 3-2 edge and average 119.6 points per game (ESPN matchup summary).

Expert analysis

• Philadelphia’s 115-103 home win came with three players scoring at least 21 points (ESPN recap).
• The 76ers swept the two 2026 meetings with a 42-30 third-quarter margin in the second game (ESPN box score).

Head-to-head history

• Feb 22, 2026: 76ers 135, Timberwolves 108 (ESPN box score).
• Apr 3, 2026: 76ers 115, Timberwolves 103 (NBA official box score).
• Last five head-to-head games: 76ers 3-2 (ESPN matchup summary).

The implication: Philadelphia’s edge is not just home-court advantage — the 76ers have generated more scoring in both 2026 meetings, and Minnesota has not yet found an answer in the third quarter.

What are the current game stats for the Philadelphia 76ers?

Team scoring summary

• 76ers 115, Timberwolves 103 (NBA official box score).
• Minnesota won the second quarter 30-22, but Philadelphia answered immediately after halftime (ESPN box score).
• The 76ers outscored the Timberwolves 42-30 in the third quarter (ESPN box score).

Player shooting percentages

• Paul George: 23 points, 6-for-15 from the field, 8-for-10 from the free-throw line (ESPN matchup summary).
• Tyrese Maxey: 21 points, 8 assists (ESPN matchup summary).
• Kelly Oubre Jr.: 21 points (ESPN recap).
• Julius Randle: 21 points, 9-for-15 from the field, 2-for-6 at the free-throw line (ESPN matchup summary).

Key highlights

• Joel Embiid: 13 rebounds, including 11 defensive boards (ESPN matchup summary).
• Rudy Gobert: 16 rebounds, including seven offensive boards (ESPN matchup summary).
• Maxey’s 8 assists led Philadelphia’s playmaking (ESPN matchup summary).

The pattern: George’s free-throw volume and Maxey’s playmaking gave Philadelphia a late-game margin even when the first shot was not falling.

Who’s the best player on the Timberwolves right now?

Anthony Edwards’ impact

• Anthony Edwards is the Timberwolves’ two-time All-Star and the centerpiece of Minnesota’s starting lineup (ESPN box score).
• Edwards started on April 3 alongside Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu (ESPN box score).

Recent performances

• Julius Randle led Minnesota with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting (ESPN matchup summary).
• Rudy Gobert led the game with 16 rebounds (ESPN matchup summary).
• Minnesota lost the third quarter 42-30, turning a halftime lead into an 83-77 deficit after three (ESPN box score).

Season averages

• Season averages for Minnesota’s roster were not included in the verified box-score sources used for this game breakdown.
• By game-level evidence, Randle was the volume scorer and Gobert the rebounding anchor on April 3 (ESPN matchup summary).

The catch: Randle and Gobert give Minnesota a reliable interior floor, yet Philadelphia’s third-quarter run showed how much the Wolves need Edwards to create separation on the perimeter.

Who’s the best player on the Sixers right now?

Joel Embiid’s status

• Joel Embiid is injured, and his April 3 line — 13 rebounds, including 11 defensive boards — shows he still anchors the glass when he is on the floor (ESPN matchup summary).

Tyrese Maxey’s rise

• Maxey scored 21 points and dished 8 assists in the April 3 win (ESPN matchup summary).
• He scored 39 points in the Feb 22 win over Minnesota (ESPN box score).

Paul George’s contribution

• George led Philadelphia with 23 points on April 3 (ESPN matchup summary).
• His 8-for-10 free-throw shooting gave the 76ers a dependable scoring floor (ESPN matchup summary).
• Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points, giving the Sixers three 20-point scorers (ESPN recap).

Why this matters: the Sixers’ active trio of George, Maxey, and Oubre is productive enough to win regular-season games; Embiid’s availability is the variable that changes their playoff ceiling.

What is the Timberwolves vs 76ers box score?

First quarter

• 76ers led 19-17 after the first quarter (ESPN box score).

Second quarter

• Timberwolves won the second quarter 30-22 and led 47-41 at halftime (ESPN box score).

Third quarter

• 76ers outscored Minnesota 42-30 in the third and flipped a halftime deficit into an 83-77 lead (ESPN box score).

Fourth quarter

• Both teams scored 32 in the final frame; Philadelphia closed out the 115-103 win (ESPN box score).

Player stat lines

• Paul George: 23 points, 6-for-15 FG, 8-for-10 FT (ESPN matchup summary).
• Tyrese Maxey: 21 points, 8 assists (ESPN matchup summary).
• Kelly Oubre Jr.: 21 points (ESPN recap).
• Joel Embiid: 13 rebounds, 11 defensive rebounds (ESPN matchup summary).
• Julius Randle: 21 points, 9-for-15 FG (ESPN matchup summary).
• Rudy Gobert: 16 rebounds, 7 offensive rebounds (ESPN matchup summary).

What this means: the box score tells a simple story — the 76ers did not outscore Minnesota in every quarter, they outscored them in the quarter that decided the game.

76ers vs Timberwolves: head-to-head comparison

Six comparison lines, one pattern: Minnesota matched Philadelphia in two quarters but lost the quarter that decided the game.

The trade-off: Gobert’s 16 rebounds gave Minnesota interior control, but Philadelphia’s scoring balance — George, Maxey, and Oubre all over 20 — spread the floor enough to keep the Wolves from loading up on any one scorer.

Game specs at a glance

Eight official-record lines, one takeaway: the league’s PDF confirms that Philadelphia swept the 2026 season series.

The implication: Minnesota entered with the better overall record, but Philadelphia’s head-to-head sweep is the sharper signal for this specific matchup.

Timeline signal

• February 22, 2026: Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points in a 135-108 76ers win (ESPN box score).
• April 3, 2026: Paul George led the 76ers with 23 points in a 115-103 win (NBA official box score).
• Across those two wins, Philadelphia’s margin went from 27 points in the first meeting to 12 points in the second.

What this means: Minnesota closed the scoring gap in the second meeting, but Philadelphia still found a way to take control in the third quarter.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

The catch: the confirmed data is strong on game results and individual production, but the next chapter of this matchup depends on health and scheduling that the box score cannot answer.

What the record shows

“Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103.”

ESPN recap (NBA game report)

“The April 3 result gave Philadelphia a 43-34 record and Minnesota a 46-31 record.”

NBA official box score (league-issued game record)

“Julius Randle led Minnesota with 21 points on April 3, shooting 9-for-15 from the field.”

ESPN matchup summary (game comparison data)

Why this matters: the recaps and the league record agree — this was a balanced 76ers win, not a one-man performance.

Summary

For the Timberwolves, the pattern from two 2026 losses is easy to read: Minnesota can match Philadelphia for a quarter or two, but it cannot answer the 76ers’ third-quarter punch. For the 76ers, the playoffs are the next test — and with Embiid’s health still unresolved, the difference between a deep run and an early exit will be where the April 3 box score was decided: the boards, the free-throw line, and one explosive quarter.

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