The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a 112 - 100 score at Moda Center on Saturday night. The Trail Blazers (34 - 38) came into Saturday's contest trying to keep the pressure on eighth - seeded Denver, which they could come within one game of catching with a win against the Timberwolves (28 - 44). Portland was able to take advantage of what was likely a tired Minnesota squad that had just given up 130 points on Friday night in an overtime loss to the Lakers. The dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum once again led the way for the Blazers, which collectively shot an outstanding 63 percent from the floor and 50 percent from three - point range. Their offensive proficiency and 35 - 27 rebounding advantage helped them overcome 14 turnovers to cruise to a relatively comfortable home victory. The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins, who supplied 20 points, two assists and one steal. Kris Dunn led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals. Karl-Anthony Towns and Ricky Rubio followed with matching 16 - point efforts, with the former adding five rebounds and a block, and the latter registering four rebounds, four assists and one steal. Gorgui Dieng totaled 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks. Shabazz Muhammad matched Dieng's scoring total and added two rebounds off the bench. McCollum's 32 points led the Blazers, a total he supplemented with four rebounds, four assists and one steal. Damian Lillard tallied 21 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals. Jusuf Nurkic provided a near double - double with 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a block. Allen Crabbe paced the second unit with 10 points, three boards and two blocks. Evan Turner and Al-Farouq Aminu were productive as reserves as well with matching eight - point efforts. The Timberwolves head to Indiana to tangle with the Pacers on Tuesday night, while the Trail Blazers head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers on Sunday evening.
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