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.

Portland Trail Blazers Top Performers Jerami Grant – 21 points, 8 assists Robert Williams III – 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists Scoot Henderson – 14 points, 4 rebounds Minnesota Timberwolves Top Performers Naz Reid – 28 points,

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just about to begin the NBA Cup, the league's annual in-season tournament that began last season, with Tuesday night's group-play game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland. With the in-season tournament being in just its second season, a little refresher on how it works could be in order.

The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to make amends for the mess they put on the court during Sunday’s 134-89 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. How that could look is anyone’s guess. The Blazers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and Wednesday.