Minnesota at Portland 10:30 ET
Timberwolves (+) over Trailblazers- Minnesota who has made a solid move toward the playoffs this season have had the wind knocked out of their sails as their key off-season acquisition Jimmy Butler is out at least the regular season with surgery on his right knee. Because of Butler's absence Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to play his five-best despite having to play some of their guys out of position. But, how much does that matter on a basketball court where so much of the play is freelance. Take MINNESOTA!