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NBA Star Julius Randle Made History In Jazz-Timberwolves Game

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 11: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center on February 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 133-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Utah Jazz at the Target Center.

The Timberwolves won by a score of 147-111.

Julius Randle finished with 21 points, one rebound, eight assists and four steals while shooting 7/10 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

NBA Star Julius Randle Made History

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Randle also made NBA history during the night by scoring his 15,000th carer point.

Timberwolves PR wrote: “Randle is just the 30th active @NBA player to reach 15,000 career points.

Five of the 29 other players have also spent time in a @Timberwolves jersey (Mike Conley, Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Love and Andrew Wiggins).”

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 05: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Randle is in the middle of his second season playing for the Timberwolves.

He had come into the night with averages of 21.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range in 69 games.

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 26: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter during the home opener at Target Center on October 26, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pacers 114-110. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Randle Before Timberwolves

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Randle was the seventh pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.

The three-time NBA All-Star has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans over 12 seasons.

His career averages are 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 33.2% from three-point range in 779 games.

Timberwolves After Jazz Victory

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

The Timberwolves improved to 43-27 in 70 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).

Following the Jazz, the Timberwolves will remain at home to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 08: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center on January 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images)

Last season, Randle helped lead the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals.

If they can be fully healthy for the playoffs, the Timberwolves will once again be seen as a contender.

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