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Minnesota Defeats Portland 124-81 - Recap
The Timberwolves blew out Portland on Monday, running up the score in a 124-81 win at Target Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 229.0.
Minnesota got 27 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 19 points from Malik Beasley. Patrick Beverley contributed 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Portland got 27 points from Brandon Williams in a losing cause and another 14 points from Keon Johnson. Josh Hart contributed 4 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Brandon Williams had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 61-34 at the break.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 67-42.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Thunder. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track at Utah.