FREE CONTEST: Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trailblazers ($50 Prize!)
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Apr. 08, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) guards Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, April 6th, the (31-45) Minnesota Timberwolves will be on the road to take on the (38-39) Portland Trailblazers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Timberwolves 108.0 – Trailblazers 99.5 with an over/under of 207.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Trailblazers -0.5 (16th) > Timberwolves -0.8 (tied for 17th)
Points per game: Trailblazers 108.6 (6th) > Timberwolves 105.4 (15th)
Points allowed per game: Timberwolves 106.2 (18th) > Trailblazers 109.1 (26th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Timberwolves 46.7% (8th) > Trailblazers 46.2% (13th)
Three Point Percentage: Trailblazers 37.3% (7th) > Timberwolves 35.2% (tied for 18th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Trailblazers 45.5% (14th) > Timberwolves 47.4% (28th)
Turnovers committed per game: Trailblazers 13.3 (tied for 17th) > Timberwolves 13.4 (tied for 19th)
Turnovers forced per game: Timberwolves 13.8 (tied for 12th) > Trailblazers 12.4 (tied for 24th)
Rebounds per game: Trailblazers 43.7 (14th) > Timberwolves 42.4 (25th)
Assists per game: Timberwolves 23.6 (9th) > Trailblazers 21.4 (20th)
Summary:
After a slow start to their season Portland has turned it around and find themselves currently with the eight seed. The Trailblazers are (8-2) in their last ten games while Minnesota is floundering going just (3-7). Portland has stepped of their defense allowing 101.7 points in their last ten which is well below their season average of 109.1 PPG. The Trailblazers suffered a huge loss when center Jusef Nurkic suffered a season ending leg injury. Nurkic played a huge role in protecting the rim and the Trailblazers don’t really have another true center with any defensive presence. Minnesota defeated Portland 110-109 on their home floor Monday night. Overall Portland have won six of their last eight head to head games with the Timberwolves. Minnesota has really struggled on the road going (11-25). This should be another high scoring game and I like Portland to win at home.
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