{"id":593903,"date":"2026-02-10T04:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/593903\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T04:26:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:26:35","slug":"julius-randle-ties-kevin-love-on-all-time-list-in-win-vs-hawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/593903\/","title":{"rendered":"Julius Randle ties Kevin Love on all-time list in win vs. Hawks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Monday night, powered by a historic outing from Julius Randle<\/a>. In a 138\u2013116 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Randle cemented his name into Timberwolves franchise<\/a> history.<\/p>\n

Randle finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, recording his third triple-double with Minnesota. The performance moved him into a tie for third place on the Timberwolves\u2019 all-time triple-double list, matching marks set by Kevin Love<\/a> and Kyle Anderson.<\/p>\n

The milestone quickly gained attention around the league. In a post shared by StatMuse on X (formerly known as Twitter), Randle\u2019s stat line was highlighted alongside his place<\/a> in franchise history.<\/p>\n

Julius Randle vs Atlanta:<\/p>\n

18 PTS
12 REB
10 AST
2 STL<\/p>\n

Ties SlowMo & KLove for the third-most triple-doubles in franchise history. pic.twitter.com\/qmL614xAQi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 StatMuse (@statmuse) February 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Timberwolves seized control of the game early. After Atlanta guard CJ McCollum sparked an initial Hawks run, Minnesota responded with a dominant 40\u201318 surge stretching from the end of the first quarter into the middle of the second. This run established a decisive halftime lead of 79\u201352, effectively putting the game beyond the reach of any opponent.<\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 30 points, including 21 in the first half, as Minnesota\u2019s offense overwhelmed Atlanta. The Timberwolves also received strong contributions beyond their starters, continuing a trend of improved depth.<\/p>\n

Newly acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu added 21 points off the bench in just his second game with the team, providing a spark and reinforcing the Timberwolves\u2019 versatility. His scoring helped Minnesota maintain momentum whenever the starters rotated out.<\/p>\n

The game was not without incident. An on-court altercation escalated early in the fourth quarter between Minnesota center Naz Reid and Atlanta forward Mouhamed Gueye, leading to the ejection of both players.<\/p>\n

Atlanta played the contest shorthanded, missing Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga, and Dyson Daniels due to injury. Despite solid individual efforts from McCollum and former Timberwolf Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Hawks never recovered from the early deficit.<\/p>\n

For the Timberwolves, the victory snapped a recent skid and underscored how valuable Randle has become<\/a>. His ability to score, rebound, and facilitate continues to shape the Timberwolves\u2019 identity as they push forward in the season.<\/p>\n