Timberwolves win first of 2 against Blazers 121-109

PORTLAND — Anthony Edwards had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland 121-109 on Tuesday night, handing the Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 15 rebounds for his sixth straight double-double. Karl-Anthony Towns, who had foul trouble early, finished with 13 points for the Western Conference-leading Timberwolves. Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 16 rebounds for the Blazers, who host Minnesota again on Thursday night. The Timberwolves built a 14-point first-half lead, but the Blazers whittled away at it, coming within 62-60 in...