nba Game Recap
Timberwolves Down Portland 116-111 - Match Report
The Timberwolves grabbed a 116-111 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, behind a 24-point effort from Anthony Edwards at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
The Timberwolves were a +3.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 225.5.
Minnesota got 23 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 18 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell contributed 5 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Portland got 26 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 24 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard contributed 6 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Larry Nance Jr. had 12 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 56-55 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 45 boards, while Minnesota only had 42
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Denver looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Phoenix.