Before the All-Star Break, the Portland Trail Blazers travel for three games to extend their winning streak to ten in eleven games.
The Blazers’ run begins Saturday night at the Moda Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, whom they defeated on November 12 and 13.
Following a 134-89 loss to Memphis a few days prior, Portland’s victories over the Timberwolves, 122-108 and 106-98, demonstrated the team’s promise.
The Blazers’ current winning run, which is the longest since they won 13 straight games in the second part of the 2017–2018 season, was the result of two months of them continuously playing at that level.
Minnesota (29–23), who have won six of their previous eight games, has also been playing well. With a half-game advantage over the LA Clippers (28-23), the Timberwolves maintain their fifth-place standing in the Western Conference.
Prediction: Anthony Edwards is doubtful and Julius Randle will not be in Minnesota. If Edwards is unable to play, the Blazers will lose. If he does, Minnesota must be chosen.
At Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland Trail Blazers
What: Trail Blazers (23-29) on Saturday at 5 p.m. (29–23).
Where: Moda Center.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
TV channel: KATU (Portland, antenna: 2.2). Xfinity: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV.KUNP (antenna: 47.1). 16, 302, 1170 Xfinity. Spectrum: 184; DirecTV: 47.
Rip City TV Network is the way to watch. An HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland) will allow you to watch this game live for free even if you don’t have cable. These antennas cost about $20 and are very simple to install. You may get one at your neighborhood Fred Meyer or Bi-Mart, or you can buy one online from Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered right to your house. Here are some guidelines for configuring an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. Use the channel finder here to learn more about the channel that Rip City TV Network is available on in your area.
DraftKings/Oregon Lottery (ODDS)
Moneyline: MIN -215 | POR +185
Over/Under: 216.5 | Spread: POR +5.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Scoot Henderson (right ankle pain) and Deni Avdija (right hand sprain) are dubious.Matisse Thybulle is out due to a sprained right ankle.
Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards is doubtful due to right hip pain.Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) and Julius Randle (right groin strain) are not playing.
UPCOMING
The Blazers take on the Denver Nuggets (33-19) on Monday at 6 p.m.
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