Blazers pay a visit to Minnesota

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11/15/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers will try to get back on the winning track tonight, when they resume a five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.

Portland had a four-game winning streak stopped after Friday's 87-82 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in the Big Easy. Brandon Roy netted a game-high 21 points and LaMarcus Aldridge contributed 15 points and eight boards for Portland, which is 2-1 so far on the swing.

Blazers star Greg Oden, playing in his second game since returning from a foot injury, recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks in just over 24 minutes of action.

Portland will also visit Golden State on the trek.

Minnesota has lost six straight since a season-opening victory versus the Sacramento Kings. It just went winless on a three-game road trip and suffered a 113-110 overtime loss to the Warriors on Tuesday at ORACLE Arena.

Al Jefferson registered 25 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Timberwolves, who fell to 0-4 on the road in 2008-09. Rashad McCants and Ryan Gomes both scored 18 points while Randy Foye had 15 and eight assists.

The Blazers handed Minnesota a 97-93 loss at the Rose Garden on November 8 this season and have won five straight and six of the last seven meetings.

Portland has won its last two games at the Target Center.

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