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.

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a sloppy game to the Portland Trail Blazers 122-108 to open NBA Cup play on Tuesday night at the Moda Center. Coming off a close loss at home to the Miami Heat on Saturday,