The Blazers scored 43 points in third quarter in route to an easy win over Wolves 123-114.
Freshly-named All-Star Damian Lillard led the way with 31 points, 6 assist and 4 rebounds. CJ McCollum had 28 points and 5 assists. Pat Connaughton had 12 points and two SportsCenter-worthy highlights. Al-Farouq Aminu contributed 15 points.
The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins 24 points. Karl-Anthony Town had 16 points and 9 rebounds. Jamal Crawford (remember him) had 19 points.
An All-Star Showing
Last week’s Western Conference Player of the Week and Portland’s newly minted All-Star gave Russell Westbrook a little something to chew on.