Saturday’s matchup is the fourth and final meeting between the two Northwest Division rivals in 2015-16. The Trail Blazers have beat the Timberwolves in the three previous meetings, twice in Minneapolis and once in Portland. Blazers guard Damian Lillard has averaged 24.7 points and 7.3 assists versus Minnesota this season, while Timberwolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns has put up averages of 19.7 points and 10 rebounds against Portland in 2015-16.
The Trail Blazers have won four straight meetings against the Timberwolves, and have defeated Minnesota in their last eight visits to Portland. Overall, the Blazers lead the all-time series, 76-29.
Tip-off for Saturday’s game is set for 7:30 pm on CSNNW and Rip City Radio 620.