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Playing back-to-back games didn't faze the Trail Blazers on Saturday night as Portland faced Minnesota for the third time this season. Bouncing back from a Friday night road loss to the Warriors, the Trail Blazers beat the Timberwolves 106-78 behind a season-high double-double performance by Martell Webster.
Webster started in place of Andre Miller as Portland returned to the traditional two-guard lineup, and he rewarded coach Nate McMillan with a 21-point, 13-rebound night. Brandon Roy contributed 18 points. Greg Oden was impressive in the paint with 16 points, five rebounds and three blocked shots. Steve Blake added 14 points, and Joel Przybilla had 14 points and 11 rebounds. It was the 11th straight win over Minnesota by Portland. The Trail Blazers had won the two earlier games with the Timberwolves by an average margin of 23 points, and Saturday's 28-point margin padded that average. Starting a four-game home stand, the Trail Blazers next host the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. Monday. Game Info || Recap || Notes || Quotes
The Trail Blazers got off to a great start in Oakland, taking an early lead against the Golden State Warriors thanks to 11 quick points by Greg Oden. But Portland wasn't able to keep that moment through the remaining three quarters, eventually losing 108-94 for their ninth straight loss at Oracle Arena.
The Trail Blazers had five players score in double figures lead by Rudy Fernandez with 19 points and Brandon Roy with 17. Oden (16 points) punished the Warriors in the paint while grabbing six rebounds. Andre Miller added 14 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 12 for the Trail Blazers, who won the rebounding battle 44-37. Monta Ellis scored 34 points to lead all scorers in an astounding 48 minutes of play. Anthony Morrow went four of six from three on the way to 23 points in 46 minutes. Portland aims to bounce back Saturday when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Rose Garden. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 pm. Game Info || Box Score || Video: First Half Highlights  |
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