Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) guarded against Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) as Anthony scored a 3-point basket in the first half. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.comThe Minnesota Timberwolves played the Portland Trailblazers on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER

Carmelo Anthony, Portland

The veteran forward was a force off the bench with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting. He made all eight of his free throws.

BY THE NUMBERS

60 Bench points for the Wolves, led by 17 from Jaylen Nowell.

8 Turnovers for Portland.

22 Points off 18 Wolves turnovers for the Trail Blazers.

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