Wolves-Portland game recap

Highlights from the Timberwolves' 113-105 loss to the Blazers in Portland, Ore., on Saturday.

December 9, 2018 at 6:25AM

Impact player

Damian Lillard, Portland

Lillard helped clinch the game late with a three-pointer to put the Blazers ahead 108-105. He shot 8-for-16 from the field.

By the numbers

26 Minutes off the bench for Josh Okogie.

25 Shot attempts for Derrick Rose. He made nine.

19 Fast-break points for Portland.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes) (Mike Nelson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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