Julius Randle Made Minnesota Timberwolves History Against Mavs

Julius Randle made Timberwolves history during Wednesday's game.

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA Cup game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas).

The Timberwolves won by a score of 105-99.

All-Star forward Julius Randle finished with 23 points, ten rebounds and eight assists while shooting 6/13 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

He also made Timberwovles history.

Via StatMuse: "Julius Randle today:

23 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
3-5 3P

The first player in franchise history with a 20/10/5 Christmas game."

Julius Randle today:

23 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
3-5 3P

The first player in franchise history with a 20/10/5 Christmas game. pic.twitter.com/ujC6WZOEH8

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 25, 2024

Randle is in his first season playing for the Timberwolves.

He is now averaging 20.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 29 games.

Via The Daily Wolves: "I just watched Julius Randle have one of his best first halves i’ve seen this season. Didn’t force anything, knew when to score, playmaking at a great level and most importantly looked like he was a TEAM player. He cared about the team, not himself."

I just watched Julius Randle have one of his best first halves i’ve seen this season. Didn’t force anything, knew when to score, playmaking at a great level and most importantly looked like he was a TEAM player. He cared about the team, not himself.

— The Daily Wolves (@TheDailyWolves) December 25, 2024

With the victory, the Timberwolves improved to 15-14 in their first 29 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten.

Following the Mavs, the Timberwolves will resume action on Friday when they remain in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.

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

He has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans.