Timberwolves Edge Trail Blazers 118-114 in Thrilling Game Recap

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Timberwolves Edge Trail Blazers 118-114 in Thrilling Game Recap

The Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Portland Trail Blazers with a thrilling 118-114 victory in their season opener. Anthony Edwards starred for the Timberwolves, scoring an impressive 41 points.

Timberwolves Rally in the Fourth Quarter

Edwards, despite concerns over back spasms, proved his worth by leading his team’s comeback. The Timberwolves trailed for much of the game but rallied late to secure the win.

Game Highlights

The Timberwolves were down 61-57 at halftime.
Kris Murray’s 3-pointer gave Portland a 46-40 lead during the second quarter.
Jaden McDaniels responded with a powerful dunk over Portland’s 7-foot-1 rookie, Yang Hansen.
Edwards hit a crucial step-back jumper, narrowing the score to 107-105.
He followed with a 3-pointer, putting Minnesota ahead 108-107.
Another 3-pointer from Edwards extended the lead to 114-112.
Rudy Gobert’s dunk in the final seconds cemented the Timberwolves’ victory.

Player Performances

Alongside Edwards, Julius Randle contributed significantly with 19 points. For the Blazers, Jerami Grant led the scoring with 29 points.

Trail Blazers Facing Challenges

The Blazers, missing key players, including Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson, continue to struggle. Lillard, who was celebrated by fans at Moda Center, is sidelined due to an Achilles injury. Henderson is out with a left hamstring tear.

Ownership Update

In a noteworthy development, Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, attended the game. He is part of a group working to purchase the Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate, pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors.