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Portland Trail Blazers Conclude Challenging Road Trip with Loss to Timberwolves: Tough Start to 2024 Season…
The Portland Trail Blazers concluded a challenging two-week, seven-game road trip with a disappointing 116-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
The team, led by head coach Chauncey Billups, expressed their efforts and intentions but struggled to make shots in the first half, hindering their ability to stay competitive.
Jabari Walker led Portland with 17 points, accompanied by 13 rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 32 minutes. Other contributors included Toumani Camara and Duop Reath, each adding 14 points, and Jerami Grant finishing with 15 points in 30 minutes.
The Trail Blazers’ overall record now stands at 10-28, with a road record of 5-17. Their 1-6 performance on the road in 2024, with the only closely contested game resulting in an overtime victory against the Nets, was marked by offensive struggles.
Portland averaged only 96.6 points on 39 percent shooting from the field, 32 percent from three-point range, and 71 percent from the free-throw line, while facing an average point deficit of 33.1.
Injuries further compounded Portland’s challenges during this stretch. Deandre Ayton has been sidelined since December 23 due to tendonitis in his right knee, Anfernee Simons missed games due to illness, Jabari Walker and Duop Reath faced injuries, and Shaedon Sharpe dealt with an adductor injury.
Reflecting on the tough road trip, Jerami Grant acknowledged the need to figure things out and emphasized the importance of uniting the team’s young talent. Coach Billups acknowledged the difficulty of the schedule and the unforeseen injuries, expressing relief at the prospect of returning home.
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers aim to regroup as they start a three-game homestand against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Sunday night. The team hopes to overcome challenges, improve cohesion, and find success in front of their home crowd.
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