Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats and Box Score for Oct. 11 | 2024-25 NBA Preseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers showdown is one of the five games scheduled on October 11. The newly constructed Sixers are playing their first preseason game against NBA competition after a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Monday.

On the other hand, this is the second preseason game that the Timberwolves are playing.

The 76ers signed former LA Clippers superstar Paul George to a four-year max contract, joining him with Joel Embiid for their championship bid. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are also entering the season after one of the biggest trades this offseason.

With Karl-Anthony Towns gone to the New York Knicks, the Timberwolves have a lot at stake. They had the most successful season in the last 20 years, and it will be interesting to see how they use their new roster.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats and Box Score

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats

PLAYER	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Kelly Oubre Jr.	16	4	1	1	0	1
Paul George	23	6	2	1	0	1
Andre Drummond	10	15	1	2	0	2
Caleb Martin	5	2	0	0	0	1
Tyrese Maxey	21	0	2	1	0	0
A. Bona	1	5	1	0	0	1
Kyle Lowry	3	3	2	0	0	1
J. Dowtin Jr.	4	2	0	1	0	0
J. Edwards	0	0	0	0	0	1
M. Fielder
E. Gordon	3	0	0	0	0	1
R. Jackson	2	1	3	0	0	0

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats

PLAYER	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Donte DiVincenzo	6	7	4	0	0	1
Jaden McDaniels	17	6	2	0	1	0
Naz Reid	19	4	4	1	2	2
Anthony Edwards	16	4	3	1	0	1
Mike Conley	5	1	2	0	0	1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	8	2	1	1	2	4
Luka Garza	14	3	1	1	0	1
Josh Minott	12	4	3	1	0	0
Jaylen Clark
Rob Dillingham	7	4	9	3	0	0

Timberwolves vs. 76ers: Game Recap

The Timberwolves took an early 6-0 lead in the game with a back to back 3-point shots from Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels, within the first minute of the game. It was Andre Drummond who opened the score for the Sixers with an open dunk.

By the half of the first quarter, newly acquired Donte DiVincenzo gave the Timberwolves a 7-point lead with his 3-pointer. He extended the lead to 10 points with another 3-pointer.

Kyle Lowry and Tyrese Maxey kept their team in the game with their answers. The Timberwolves opened their second quarter in a forceful manner. Within 2 minutes of the game, they forced seven free throws against the Sixers.

Within five minutes of the game, the Timberwolves took a 19-point lead in the game, which went to 20-point after a layup by Anthony Edwards. The halftime closed with a 70-53 score and a comfortable 17-point lead for the Timberwolves.

The Sixers entered the third quarter with a different mindset. Within two minutes of the game they cut the lead to 9 points. After the Timberwolves again took a 13-point lead with a layup from McDaniels with 84-71 score, both teams exchanged buckets.

By the end of the third quarter, the Sixers had cut the lead to 8 points with 87-95 score. With starting players already on the bench for both teams, the reserves finished the fourth quarter.

The Timberwolves had again regained their 13-point lead within 4 minutes of the game, which the Sixers cut to 2 points with just over 5 minutes remaining in the game. However, Minnesota took control and won the game by 121-111.