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Portland edged Minnesota 108–104 on March 20 at Target Center in a defensive grind that fell short of the 231.5-point Vegas total. Jerami Grant led the Trail Blazers with 26 points, supported by Deni Avdija's 25 points as Portland shot 42.4 percent from the field and made 9 three-pointers while collecting 51 rebounds and 25 assists. Julius Randle paced the Timberwolves with 19 points alongside Rudy Gobert's 18, but Minnesota's 39.6 percent shooting and 13 turnovers proved costly; the hosts managed only 9 three-pointers and 21 assists despite 11 steals. Portland's superior rebounding margin and ball movement overcame Minnesota's defensive intensity, with the visitors outscoring the Timberwolves 68–63 through the first half before holding firm down the stretch. The Blazers' offensive rating of 106.3 versus Minnesota's 101.2 reflected the difference in execution, though 17 Portland turnovers kept the game competitive. This road victory strengthens Portland's playoff positioning as Minnesota looks to tighten its perimeter defense.
