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Timberwolves-Portland game recap

A quick look at Sunday's game.

By Kent Youngblood

April 2, 2023 at 10:11PM

IMPACT PLAYER: Shaedon Sharpe, Portland

The 19-year-old, selected seventh overall in last year's draft, scored 27 points with six rebounds and six assists.

BY THE NUMBERS

21-13 Portland's edge on points off turnovers.

25-14 Portland's edge on fast-break points.

38-29 Portland's edge on bench points.

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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