Wolves Burn Out In Second Half Against Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves faded in the fourth quarter in a 108-97 loss at Portland on Sunday night. Minnesota is now 2-1 since the All Star Break and 27-29 overall.

Kevin Love had a second consecutive big game Sunday night, posting 31 points and 10 rebounds to pace the Wolves offense. Love registered his first career triple-double on Saturday night at Utah. Minnesota shot just 39% from the floor.

Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 32 points on 11-17 shooting, including 5-8 from three point range.

The Wolves are 6.5 games behind Phoenix and Dallas for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.