Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves Game Preview and Betting Insights The Portland Trail Blazers (34-36) will face the Minnesota Timberwolves (43-27) in a Friday night matchup at Target Center in Minneapolis. The game, set for an 8 p.m. ET tip, will feature a team that has seen recent success for both squads. The Timberwolves enter the contest with a strong season series record, holding a 3-0 edge over the Blazers this year. The Trail Blazers have won two consecutive games, including a 127-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Despite the win, they failed to cover as 12.5-point road favorites, with the Over (232.5) hitting. Key contributors were forward Deni Avdija, who scored a game-high 32 points and added 11 rebounds, and center Donovan Clingan, who recorded a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Minnesota, meanwhile, has also won two straight games, including a dominant 147-111 rout of the Utah Jazz. The Wolves covered as 13.5-point home favorites, with the Over (231.5) again hitting. Guard Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 23 points, while center Rudy Gobert and forward Julius Randle each added 21 points. The teams’ most recent meeting on February 24 saw the Timberwolves edge the Blazers 124-121. The Blazers covered as 6.5-point underdogs, and the Over (234.5) hit again. In the three-game season series, the Wolves are undefeated straight up (SU) but the Blazers have a 2-1 record against the spread (ATS). The Over has been successful in all three matchups. Betting lines for the game, as of Friday at 11:10 a.m. ET, show the Timberwolves as slight favorites. The spread is set at -2.5, with the Wolves listed at -110 and the Blazers at +110. The Over/Under line is at 231.5, with the Over hitting in all three previous games between the teams.#minnesota_timberwolves #portland_trail_blazers #target_center #donovan_clingan #ayos_dosunmu
Timberwolves Face Crucial Test Against Trail Blazers The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on March 20th, 2026, in a matchup that carries significant weight in the Western Conference race. The game, scheduled for 7:00 PM CDT at Target Center, will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and aired on KFAN FM, the Wolves’ app, and iHeart Radio. For the Wolves, this contest represents a pivotal moment as they aim to solidify their standing ahead of a challenging stretch of games. The Wolves’ recent performance has been a mix of promise and inconsistency, but their victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday marked a turning point. Despite missing key players like Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid, and facing a back-to-back schedule, Minnesota executed its game plan with maturity. The win over a depleted Jazz team, which had already lost multiple starters, showcased the Wolves’ ability to rise to the occasion. This followed a hard-fought win against the Phoenix Suns the previous night, where the Wolves managed to secure a critical win without Edwards. The contrast between these two performances highlights the team’s potential to play disciplined basketball when the stakes are high. The Wolves’ success against Utah was not just about overcoming adversity but also about maintaining focus. The Jazz, despite their struggles, still posed a challenge, and Minnesota’s ability to execute without its best player and key bench contributor demonstrated resilience. Ayo Dosunmu stepped into the lead guard role with confidence, Julius Randle continued his strong play, and Rudy Gobert dominated the paint, defending his former team with intensity. These performances underscored the Wolves’ growing maturity, especially as the season enters its final stretch.#minnesota_timberwolves #fan_duel_sports_network #portland_trail_blazers #target_center #kfan_fm
2026 NCAA DI Men's Wrestling Championships: Brackets, Schedule, Results The 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships will take place from March 4 to March 6, 2026, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event will feature 14 weight classes, with athletes competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament will begin with the 125-pound class, followed by the 133-pound, 141-pound, 157-pound, 165-pound, 184-pound, 197-pound, and 285-pound divisions. The final round will be held on March 6, with the championship matches determining the national champions. The selection of wrestlers for the tournament was finalized in early February, with 128 athletes qualifying from across the country. The bracket was released on February 15, with the first round matches scheduled for March 4. The tournament will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN2, with highlights and analysis provided by former champions and coaches. The schedule for the 2026 championships includes the following key events: March 4: First round matches begin at 10:00 AM, with the 125-pound and 133-pound classes competing first. The 141-pound and 157-pound divisions will follow at 1:00 PM, and the 165-pound and 184-pound classes will take the mat at 4:00 PM. The 197-pound and 285-pound divisions will compete in the evening session starting at 7:00 PM. March 5: Quarterfinal matches will be held in the morning, with the 125-pound, 133-pound, 141-pound, and 157-pound classes advancing to the semifinals. The 165-pound, 184-pound, 197-pound, and 285-pound divisions will compete in the afternoon session. The semifinals will conclude the day, with the final matchups for the championship set for March 6.#university_of_iowa #target_center #ncaa_di_men_s_wrestling_championships #minneapolis_minnesota #oklahoma_state_university
AXS is losing fans among Minnesota concertgoers Music fans in Minnesota are growing frustrated with AXS, the ticketing service used at major venues like First Avenue and the Target Center, as technical glitches and security measures disrupt their ability to purchase tickets. Concertgoers report issues such as apps failing to load tickets, credit card errors, and last-minute cancellations, leaving them stranded in long lines or unable to secure seats. These problems have sparked complaints among regular attendees, who argue that AXS’s security protocols, while intended to combat bots, are complicating the ticket-buying process for real fans. Rosei Skipper, a Rochester-based live-music enthusiast, described her experience with AXS as “literally stuck outside” during a show at St. Paul’s Turf Club. She and a friend were unable to access their tickets on the app, forcing them to wait in freezing weather. “He hasn’t been able to buy tickets from AXS for years,” Skipper said, explaining that her friend’s credit card address was repeatedly flagged as invalid. Similar stories emerged from other fans, including Colleen Sheehy, who missed out on affordable seats for Bruce Springsteen’s March 31 concert at Target Center, and Cyndie Lind, who abandoned her attempt after encountering an unspecified error. AXS representatives attributed many of these issues to their efforts to block bots and resellers, which often scoop up tickets and resell them at inflated prices. Dean DeWulf, head of North American Venues at AXS, defended the company’s security measures, stating that they “work hard every day to fight bad-actor abuse and ensure fairer access for fans.#first_avenue #rochester #axs #target_center #turff_club
