Trail Blazers Beat Timberwolves 106-98

Portland Wins Fourth Straight

The Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight game on Wednesday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-98 at the Moda Center. Damian Lillard led the way for the Blazers with 30 points and 10 assists, while Jerami Grant added 24 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 22 points and 12 rebounds.

The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who had 26 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Blazers' balanced attack.

Nurkic's Return

The Blazers got a big boost from the return of Nurkic, who missed the previous two games with a calf injury. Nurkic's presence in the paint helped the Blazers control the boards and limit the Timberwolves' second-chance opportunities.

Nurkic's return also helped Lillard, who was able to get into the paint more easily and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Balanced Scoring

The Blazers' victory was a result of a balanced scoring attack. Five players scored in double figures, including Lillard, Grant, Nurkic, Anfernee Simons, and Josh Hart.

The Blazers' bench also contributed, with Nassir Little and Shaedon Sharpe each scoring 8 points.

Defense Steps Up

The Blazers' defense played a key role in the victory. The Blazers held the Timberwolves to just 40.2% shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers.

The Blazers also did a good job of limiting the Timberwolves' transition opportunities. The Timberwolves had just 10 fast-break points in the game.

Looking Ahead

The Blazers will return to action on Friday night when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves will return to action on Saturday night when they host the Houston Rockets.