Wolves start NBA Cup play with a dud in ugly loss to Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at Moda Center in Portland on Nov. 12, 2024. / Soobum Im-Imagn Images Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said his team "made just about every mistake that you need to make" to blow an eight-point lead late in Sunday's loss to the Miami Heat.