Slumping Portland lost yet another game last night, falling to Minnesota 95-85. Portland coach Bob could not be located after the game, and there was an unconfirmed report that he could be done with Portland. Rumors are that another loss to hated Minnesota could be the end of the line for the coach. Fans and players are beginning to get fed up, especially with losses in big games like today's. We'll have more on this story as it develops.

Minnesota was led by Gisi (6 points, 26 boards, 4 assists, a steal, 4 blocks), Smith (24 points, 5 boards, 1 assists), Daniels (19 points, 7 boards, 3 assists). Portland was led by Smith (21 points, 5 boards, 12 assists, a steal, a block), Mcneil (15 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, a steal), Kimbell (11 points, 3 blocks).

After this win, Minnesota stand at 35-29 and 20-11 at home. They remain at #4 in the Northwest and remain at #8 overall in the Western Conference. Portland are now 35-28 with today's defeat. They remain at #3 in the Northwest and remain at #7 overall in the Western Conference.

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