Also for the Blazers, Brandon Roy added 25 points and nine assists; Travis Outlaw poured in 17 points off the bench; James Jones chipped in 13 points and Jarrett Jack added 10.

Portland is seven games behind Golden State for the final playoff spot in the West.

For Minnesota, Marko Jaric scored 19 points; Al Jefferson added 18 points and 11 boards; Ryan Gomes scored 16 points; Corey Brewer 12 and Rashad McCants 10.

The T'Wolves held a 29-28 advantage after the first 12 minutes of play, but Portland battled back to pull ahead 54-53 at the break. Minnesota failed to close within nine points down the stretch.