Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers preview: Broadcast info, injury report, stats
Chris Hine’s forecast: The Wolves have been taking care of business against lowly teams in the second of back-to-back games, and look for them to do so again vs. Portland.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
March 4, 2024 at 3:07AM
7 p.m. Monday vs. Portland, Target Center
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Chris Hine’s preview:
Opening bell: The Timberwolves will try for a season sweep against the second-worst team in the Western Conference after going 3-0 in their first three matchups. Portland had lost nine consecutive games before winning its past two, both in Memphis against the Grizzlies.
Watch him: Anfernee Simons scored 30 points in Portland’s most recent win. The Wolves held Simons to 10-for-34 shooting (29%) in the teams’ previous two meetings.
Injuries: All regular contributors were available for the Wolves in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. For Portland, F Jerami Grant (quad) is doubtful, G Scoot Henderson (adductor) is out, C DeAndre Ayton (hand) is questionable and G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) is out.
Forecast: The Wolves have done a good job taking care of teams they should beat, even on the tail end of back-to-back sets. They are 6-2 in such games this season. They have defeated other struggling teams such as Brooklyn and Memphis under those circumstances during this homestand, and Monday should be no different.
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Tuesday’s meeting will be the third Emirates Cup West Group A game for both teams.
