Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Final: 107-102 - Recap

Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Final: 107-102 - Recap

The Timberwolves were burned for 36 points by LaMarcus Aldridge on Friday as the Trail Blazers picked up a 107-102 win at Rose Garden.

Portland did not, however, defeat the Timberwolves against the spread, which closed at 8.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 201.5.

Rudy Fernandez had 26 points for Portland and Wesley Matthews chipped in with 21 points. Rudy Fernandez had 6 assists for the Trail Blazers, while LaMarcus Aldridge was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Timberwolves got a 33-point performance from Michael Beasley, who was supported by 19 points from Kevin Love. Kevin Love had 4 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Kevin Love grabbed 17 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was 61-54 at the break.

Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-37.

Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Warriors. The Timberwolves will aim to get back on the winning track at Denver.