Portland came into the game with all of the swagger and expectations of a heavy favorite, but it was Minnesota that looked the part of champions tonight. They jumped all over Portland from the outset of the game, with Portland fans left watching in disbelief as their team was ripped apart.

Minnesota was led by Edwards (22 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, a block), Kaplan (16 points, 11 boards, 0 assists, a block), Olson (19 points, 0 assists, a block). Portland was led by Harper (14 points, 12 boards, 2 assists, 3 blocks), King (24 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals), Williams (18 points, 3 assists, a steal).

With the victory, Minnesota jump to 9-20 and 8-11 at home. They remain at #5 in the Northwest and remain at #12 overall in the Western Conference. Portland fall to 17-13 after today's loss. They remain at #2 in the Northwest and remain at #5 overall in the Western Conference.

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