Jerami Grant hits clutch 3s to lift Blazers past Timberwolves

Portland Trail Blazers defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 108-104 in close game

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:25am

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Jerami Grant scored 26 points and hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 108-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Deni Avdija added 25 points and 8 rebounds for the Blazers, who won their third game in a row. Julius Randle scored 19 points to lead the Timberwolves, who fell short in their bid to complete a season sweep of the Blazers.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Blazers as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves were looking to complete a season sweep of the Blazers, but Grant's late heroics helped Portland pull out the victory.

The details

The game was tied at 100-100 in the final two minutes when Grant hit a 3-pointer to give the Blazers a 103-100 lead. Randle brought the Timberwolves within one, but Grant answered with another clutch 3-pointer to put Portland back on top 106-104 with 22.2 seconds left. The Timberwolves couldn't tie it, and Grant sealed the win with two free throws.

  • The score was 100-100 heading into the final two minutes of the fourth quarter.

The players

Jerami Grant

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 26 points and hit two crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead his team to victory.

Deni Avdija

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who scored 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the win.

Julius Randle

A forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored a team-high 19 points in the losing effort.

Rudy Gobert

A center for the Minnesota Timberwolves who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds.

Ayo Dosunmu

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who also notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the clutch performance of Jerami Grant, who hit two crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead the Blazers to victory. The win keeps Portland in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference.