Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers (14 Nov, 2024) Box Score from

NBA: Timberwolves take down Trail Blazers 117-110

Anthony Edwards leads the way with 30 points as Minnesota ends Portland's five-game winning streak

BOX SCORE

MINNESOTA, USA - Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Portland Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 117-110 victory on Monday night. D'Angelo Russell added 24 points for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 26 points, while Jerami Grant added 21 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Timberwolves led by as many as 14 points in the first half, but the Trail Blazers rallied to tie the game at 57-57 at halftime. Edwards scored 12 points in the third quarter to help the Timberwolves regain control of the game, and they led by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter. The Trail Blazers cut the lead to four points in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves held on for the victory. The Timberwolves improved to 9-8 with the win, while the Trail Blazers fell to 11-6. Edwards has been a revelation for the Timberwolves this season, averaging 25.3 points per game. He is a dynamic scorer who can create his own shot and get to the basket. The Timberwolves are hoping that Edwards can lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2018. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, are looking to make a deep playoff run this season after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2019.