Preview the Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA matchup with Portland, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping to win their third straight game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to be without Anthony Edwards for at least a few games after a new injury update released on Tuesday, March 17.

Ultimately, that inconsistency has raised concerns about leadership, with NBA analyst Michelle Beadle openly questioning the impact and influence of veterans like Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the team's locker room.

Friday’s home tilt with Portland will mark the Timberwolves’ third straight game played sans Anthony Edwards. Minnesota has won the first two by a combined 48 points. And, frankly, that’s nothing new this season.