MINNEAPOLIS — The Good Post-All-Star Break Vibes were predictably short-lived as the Blazers proved too difficult to beat, winning 125-121 Saturday night at Target Center.
While the rest of us are ready to set our clocks forward, Melo turned his back. A night before we spring forward with daylight saving time, the 18-year vet dropped 26 points and dished out 6 dimes off the bench. The old Melo returned, hitting shot after shot every time the Wolves closed in down the stretch. His pass to Derrick Jones Jr. for an easy flush in the final minute sealed the victory on a special night for the veteran baller—he passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 11th place on the NBA’s career scoring list.