Jerami Grant hits clutch 3s to lift Blazers past Timberwolves

Jerami Grant scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting and the Portland Trail Blazers escaped with a 108-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Deni Avdija added 25 points and eight rebounds for Portland, which won its third game in a row. Donovan Clingan registered a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Julius Randle scored 19 points to lead Minnesota, which fell short in its bid to complete a four-game regular-season sweep over the Trail Blazers.