“That was a challenge from my coach — lead the league in blocks,” Whiteside said. McCollum had 26 points and swingman Kent Bazemore scored a season-high 19 for the Blazers, who played without a banged-up Carmelo Anthony. ADAndrew Wiggins scored 33 points for the Timberwolves, but Whiteside made things difficult for them inside all night. Lillard had 19 points in the first half to push Portland to a 61-52 halftime lead. The Blazers kept the Wolves at arm’s length for the rest of the game as Minnesota never again got closer than three.

Source: Washington Post December 22, 2019 06:05 UTC