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The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-12) jumped to the eighth spot in the Western Conference after a two-game winning streak. They put on a brilliant team performance against the Utah Jazz last night and beat them away from home, 118-108.
Rudy Gobert's arrival to his old court showed the crowd why he was loved there. He scored 22 points and played 37 long minutes in the win. However, it was D'Angelo Russell who was the star player for the Timberwolves. He scored 30 points while playing 36 minutes for his team. All the other players made important contributions as well. They will now take on the Portland Trail Blazers (12-12), ninth in the West, who faced a one-point loss in their last game against the Denver Nuggets (121-120).
Damian Lillard put up a performance last night, scoring 40 points, but failed to sail his team to victory. Jusuf Nurkic contributed 21 points, but to no joy. The bench proved to be too weak for the Trail Blazers as there was no solid contribution from them.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Match Details
Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trail Blazers
Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Injury Report
The Timberwolves are only suffering from three injuries. Jordan McLaughlin is questionable for tonight's game due to a calf problem. Karl Anthony Towns will be out due to a calf injury. Taurean Prince is out with a shoulder injury.
The Trail Blazers have a long list of injuries at the moment. Justise Winslow is probable for tonight's game due to a groin strain. Drew Eubanks is probable due to a hip problem. Josh Hart due to an ankle injury and John Butler Jr. is questionable due to an illness. Nassir Little is out until mid-Jan as he is suffering from a hip problem and Gary Payton II is out due to an abdominal problem.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers: Injury List
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Betting Odds
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Starting 5s
Timberwolves: F Kyle Anderson, F Jaden McDaniels, C Rudy Gobert, G D'Angelo Russell, G Anthony Edwards.
Trail Blazers: F Jeremy Grant, F Josh Hart, C Jusuf Nurkic, G Damian Lillard, G Anfernne Simmons.
Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers: Betting Prediction
The Timberwolves have a 6-4 advantage over the Trail Blazers in their last 10 meetings. The worst part is, Portland have not won any of their last five encounters against Minnesota. They now have a chance to change that at home tonight and end the away side's two-game winning run. The over is 3-1 for them at home against a team that has a winning away record. Four of their last 10 games have crossed the total mark.
However, the away team will come full of confidence and will aim for their third consecutive win. Expect a tough game nevertheless.
Final Prediction: Total Over 230.5 (-110)
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