Through 3 Quarters

Only one more quarter stands between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Portland Trail Blazers 94-60.

Center Karl-Anthony Towns has led the way so far for Minnesota, as he has posted a double-double on 27 points and 13 rebounds in addition to two blocks. One thing to keep an eye out for is Naz Reid's foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Portland has been relying on the performance of guard Brandon Williams, who has 23 points along with eight boards and four steals. Williams has also picked up four fouls, though.

This is the least points Rip City has had yet this season going into the fourth quarter.

Who's Playing

Portland @ Minnesota

Current Records: Portland 25-38; Minnesota 36-29

What to Know

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to square off in a Northwest Division matchup at 8 p.m. ET March 7 at Target Center. Portland will need to watch out since the Timberwolves have now posted big point totals in their last four contests.

Minnesota is hoping for another win. They enjoyed a cozy 135-121 victory over Rip City this past Saturday. Center Karl-Anthony Towns continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 36 points and 15 rebounds along with five dimes.

Minnesota is the favorite in this one, with an expected 13.5-point margin of victory. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Minnesota is now 36-29 while Portland sits at 25-38. A couple stats to keep an eye on: The Timberwolves rank first in the league when it comes to points per game, with 114.3 on average. Less enviably, the Trail Blazers are stumbling into the contest with the fifth most points allowed per game in the league, having given up 113 on average. They might struggle to break 100.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: Bally Sports - North
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $12.00

Odds

The Timberwolves are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Trail Blazers, according to the latest NBA odds.

Bettors have moved against the Timberwolves slightly, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 15.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Portland have won 14 out of their last 24 games against Minnesota.

  • Mar 05, 2022 - Minnesota 135 vs. Portland 121
  • Jan 25, 2022 - Minnesota 109 vs. Portland 107
  • Dec 12, 2021 - Minnesota 116 vs. Portland 111
  • Mar 14, 2021 - Minnesota 114 vs. Portland 112
  • Mar 13, 2021 - Portland 125 vs. Minnesota 121
  • Jan 07, 2021 - Portland 135 vs. Minnesota 117
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Minnesota 116 vs. Portland 102
  • Dec 21, 2019 - Portland 113 vs. Minnesota 106
  • Apr 01, 2019 - Portland 132 vs. Minnesota 122
  • Dec 08, 2018 - Portland 113 vs. Minnesota 105
  • Nov 16, 2018 - Minnesota 112 vs. Portland 96
  • Nov 04, 2018 - Portland 111 vs. Minnesota 81
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Portland 108 vs. Minnesota 99
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Portland 123 vs. Minnesota 114
  • Jan 14, 2018 - Minnesota 120 vs. Portland 103
  • Dec 18, 2017 - Minnesota 108 vs. Portland 107
  • Apr 06, 2017 - Portland 105 vs. Minnesota 98
  • Apr 03, 2017 - Minnesota 110 vs. Portland 109
  • Mar 25, 2017 - Portland 112 vs. Minnesota 100
  • Jan 01, 2017 - Portland 95 vs. Minnesota 89
  • Apr 09, 2016 - Minnesota 106 vs. Portland 105
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Portland 96 vs. Minnesota 93
  • Dec 05, 2015 - Portland 109 vs. Minnesota 103
  • Nov 02, 2015 - Portland 106 vs. Minnesota 101

Injury Report for Minnesota

  • D'Angelo Russell: Out (Hamstring)
  • McKinley Wright IV: Out (Elbow)
  • Anthony Edwards: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for Portland

  • Justise Winslow: Out (Achilles)
  • Anfernee Simons: Out (Quadriceps)
  • Eric Bledsoe: Out (Achilles)
  • Damian Lillard: Out (Abdomen)
  • Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Foot)
  • Marcos Louzada Silva: Out (Knee)
  • Nassir Little: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
  • Joe Ingles: Out for the Season (Knee)