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The Minnesota Timberwolves should be at full strength against the Portland Trail Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to get back on track when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. 

The Timberwolves lost their last contest, a 135-108 rout, to the Philadelphia 76ers. They had won three straight prior to their latest setback. This game is the start of a three-game road trip for Minnesota. They are sixth in the West at 35-23. 

The Trail Blazers picked up a victory in their last game, taking down the Suns, 92-77. They have traded wins and losses in their last five games. This is a quick stop home for the Blazers before they hit the road for five straight. The Blazers are 28-30, putting them ninth in the West. 

This is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. Minnesota won the first two contests, including a 133-109 victory on February 11. 

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

Minnesota will have Naz Reid AVAILABLE despite right shoulder soreness. Reid did not play in their last contest against the 76ers, which was his first missed game all season. 

In 57 games this year, Reid is averaging 14.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 38% from three. 

Rudy Gobert is not listed on the injury report. He also missed the contest against the 76ers. 

Enrique Freeman and Rocco Zikarsky are both OUT on G-League two-way deals. 

Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report

The Blazers will be without Deni Avdija, who is OUT with low back injury management. He left the game against the Suns a minute into the contest with a back injury. 

Avdija made the All-Star team this season, averaging 24.4 points, seven rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 48 games. 

Robert Williams III is QUESTIONABLE with right foot soreness. Williams played 15 minutes against the Suns, finishing with four points, five rebounds, and two blocks. 

In 40 games this season, Williams is averaging 6.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. 

Shaedon Sharpe remains OUT with a left calf strain. He's been sidelined since February 6, missing the last six games for the Blazers. 

The seventh overall pick in the 2022 draft is averaging 21.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 48 games this season. He's increased his scoring average each year he's been in the league. 

Damian Lilard is OUT with left Achilles tendon injury management. Despite winning the three-point contest during All-Star weekend, Lilard is not expected to play this season. 

Hansen Yang and Caleb Love are both OUT on G-League two-way deals. 

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