Portland faces Minnesota on 3-game win streak
Portland Trail Blazers (9-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9-4, fifth in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a matchup between two Western Conference contenders, with both teams currently on three-game win streaks. The Timberwolves are leading the conference in offensive rebounds per game, averaging 13.8, while the Trail Blazers have outscored opponents by 7.8 points per game.
Portland's Damian Lillard and Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija are expected to be key players in the game, while Minnesota will be without key players Donte DiVincenzo, Jaylen Clark, and Anthony Edwards.
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