After two consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals, expectations remain incredibly high for the 2025-2026 Timberwolves.
Wolves general manager Matt Lloyd recently sat down with our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson to preview the season.
**_\*\*\*Click the video box above to watch our conversation with Lloyd\*\*\*_**
Below is a game preview of the season opener Wednesday in Portland:
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m.
BetMGM line: Timberwolves -4.5; over/under is 221.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Trail Blazers open the season at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Portland went 36-46 overall and 19-33 in Western Conference action last season. The Trail Blazers averaged 110.9 points per game last season, 48.8 in the paint, 17.8 off of turnovers and 15.8 on fast breaks.
Minnesota finished 49-33 overall and 33-19 in Western Conference play during the 2024-25 season. The Timberwolves averaged 114.3 points per game while allowing opponents to score 109.3 last season.
INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson: out (hamstring), Damian Lillard: out for season (achilles).
Timberwolves: none
_The Associated Press contributed to this report_