The Trail Blazers rank 3rd in the NBA in offensive rating (118.5), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.8, so the Trail Blazers are 7.7 above it. Deni Avdija leads them with 23.4 points a game on 57.7% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, POR 7). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINPORMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Portland Trail BlazersLast 5: average margin +5.8 (season +11.1). Streak W3.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Portland Trail Blazers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni AvdijaF | 23.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 57.7 |
| Damian LillardG | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 58.6 |
| Ja MorantG | 15.8 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 62.2 |
| Toumani CamaraF | 13.7 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 72.3 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesPortland Trail BlazersTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.