Minnesota Timberwolves were dealt a major blow before tip-off, as Rudy Gobert was suspended for one game after accumulating seven flagrant fouls

Taking full advantage, the Philadelphia 76ers — playing the second night of a back-to-back — delivered a dominant 135–108 victory to snap their four-game losing streak.

Maxey Takes Over

Tyrese Maxey was sensational, pouring in 39 points along with 8 assists and 2 steals. From the opening quarter, he controlled the tempo and consistently punished Minnesota’s defense, especially from beyond the arc.

Supporting him brilliantly was Justin Edwards with 24 points and 7 rebounds, while Quentin Grimes added 19 points and 7 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 18 points and 4 steals in a high-energy two-way performance.

Timberwolves Struggle Without Gobert

For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards battled hard with 28 points and 9 rebounds, but received limited defensive support inside. Jaden McDaniels scored 19 points, while Julius Randle added 18. Still, the absence of Gobert’s rim protection was glaring.

Game Flow

Philadelphia came out firing, hitting 7 three-pointers in the first quarter to build a 35–26 lead. The second quarter turned into an offensive shootout, but the 76ers maintained control and went into halftime up 68–58.

The decisive stretch came in the third quarter. While Edwards was limited to just 4 points in the period, Maxey exploded for 13, accounting for half of his team’s scoring in the quarter. By the end of the third, the 76ers led 94–78.

In the fourth, Philadelphia fully pulled away, stretching the margin to 25 points before emptying the bench. The final buzzer confirmed a comprehensive road victory.

Philadelphia’s resilience on a back-to-back night sends a strong message — when Maxey catches fire, they are a force to be reckoned with.