The Trail Blazers split their two-game series with the Timberwolves after an ugly 114-112 loss on Sunday. Damian Lillard, who struggled to get his three-point shot rolling in the first half, managed to pull the Blazers within striking distance down the stretch and finished with 38 points. For the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns was smothered by Portland’s defense throughout the game. With Towns out of the action, rookie Anthony Edwards set a new career-high with 34 points.
If you haven’t already, you can check out our instant recap for a quarter-by-quarter breakdown. Here is a look at four items that defined the Blazers’ loss to the Wolves.