Blazers update: Portland is 3-8 entering the back-to-backs against the Wolves. They are 29th in the 30-team league in offensive efficiency and 21st in defense. Jerami Grant (18.1 points per game) and Anfernee Simons (17.5) are the leading scorers.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at Moda Center in Portland on Nov. 12, 2024. / Soobum Im-Imagn Images Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said his team "made just about every mistake that you need to make" to blow an eight-point lead late in Sunday's loss to the Miami Heat.

Every game is a new opportunity, and the Portland Trail Blazers look to take advantage of theirs as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Portland tonight. Minnesota is coming off three double-digit wins followed by a close one-point loss to Miami Sunday where the Wolves shot under 40% from the field and under 30% from deep.