Julius Randle Stats Tonight: How did Timberwolves big man perform in game vs 76ers? (Mar. 4)

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Julius Randle suited up for a second straight game as they hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.

Initially listed as questionable as he makes his way back from a groin injury that sidelined him for some time, the three-time All-Star played 30 minutes and had 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists to help his team to a 126-112 victory over the Sixers.

The win was the second in a row for Randle and the Timberwolves after halting a two-game slide in their previous game.

Julius Randle's stats against the Philadelphia 76ers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Julius Randle	16	8	5	1	0	5	5-9	0-3	6-6	-+6

Center Naz Reid, who stepped in for the injured Rudy Gobert (back), led the way for Minnesota in the win, finishing with a team-high 23 points, on 9-for-18 shooting and 5-for-10 from deep.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 20 points, with Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels adding 18 and 17 points, respectively.

For the Sixers, it was Quintin Grimes who top-scored with 30 points, followed by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 24.

The teams had it tight for three quarters, fighting to an 83-80 count, with Minnesota ahead entering the final period. The Timberwolves blew things open in the first six minutes of the fourth quarter with a 25-13 run and never looked back from there.

The Timberwolves next play on Wednesday on the road against the Charlotte Hornets.

Julius Randle says it is great to be playing again after suffering a groin injury

Julius Randle is happy to be playing again after missing the entire month of February because of a groin injury.

The 30-year-old former Kentucky standout returned to the roster of the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week from a 13-game absence.

Randle played 34 minutes in their 116-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, finishing with 20 points, on 8-for-14 shooting and 2-for-5 from 3, to go along with six rebounds and three assists.

Following the game, he shared his thoughts on his return as well as the rehab process he had to go through to reporters, saying:

“Overall, it felt great to be back. It felt great. Just doing the little things that make the game easier. Obviously, I know I can score the ball and all those different things but little things like cutting, you know, coming off a pick and roll … just trying to run the floor and do the little things.”

He went on to say:

“Yeah, [the rehab] was a grind. It was a grind but I had a great team around me and they got me back and I feel great now.”

Check out what he had to say below, beginning at 0:37:

Julius Randle injured his groin in their game against the Utah Jazz on Jan. 30. It forced him to miss 13 games, where the Timberwolves went 5-8.

Now back in harness, he is looking to help Minnesota in its push for the playoffs. The Timberwolves are currently in ninth place with a 34-29 record.

Randle landed with the Timberwolves from the New York Knicks late in the offseason following a three-team deal that involved the Charlotte Hornets as well. The deal also saw Karl-Anthony go to the Knicks from Minnesota.

When healthy, Julius Randle has been steady for the Timberwolves, averaging 18.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 33 minutes per game.