PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Robert Williams and Jerami Grant every scored 19 factors to steer the Portland Path Blazers to a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night time.
Williams, who just lately returned from a knee damage, additionally had 9 rebounds and three assists.
Naz Reid led Minnesota with 28 factors within the loss whereas star guard Anthony Edwards scored 26 factors.
The Blazers, who entered the sport because the second-worst 3-point taking pictures staff within the NBA, shot a shocking 18-for-32 (56%) from behind the 3-point line.
The Blazers took a 28-17 lead after the primary quarter, capped by a 3-pointer from Dalano Banton on the buzzer. Banton entered the sport after Portland misplaced Anfernee Simons for the sport with a chest damage and his alternative, Scoot Henderson, dedicated three fouls within the first quarter.
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Minnesota entered Tuesday’s sectional sport having blown an 88-80 lead over the ultimate 5 minutes in opposition to the Miami Warmth on Sunday. Their coach Chris Finch blamed himself for the defeat. “I take accountability for this entire match, which was a whole collapse in some ways. I didn’t have sufficient solutions for the realm,” Finch mentioned. “It wasn’t an issue late within the sport, however I believed the zone was actually choking us.”
Blazers: Donovan Clingan obtained the primary begin of his NBA profession Tuesday night time instead of Deandre Ayton, who missed the sport with a sprained finger. He began the sport with a block in opposition to Rudy Gobert on the primary play of the sport and picked up a steal a number of possessions later.
Key second
Portland made two 3-pointers late within the quarter, one from Banton to finish the primary quarter and one other from Deni Avdija to finish the third quarter.
Key statistic
The Blazers dominated bench scoring in Tuesday night time’s sport, outscoring Minnesota 64-39.
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