The Portland Trail Blazers lost their season opener in heartbreaking fashion, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 118-114. Considering Portland's uphill battle in the loaded Western Conference, these are the type of games you absolutely need to come away with, especially at home.
This game was Portland's for the taking. Unfortunately, Minnesota executed better down the stretch, outscoring Portland 30-19 in the fourth quarter. The apparent difference in the game was that the Timberwolves had a guy on their team named Anthony Edwards, while the Blazers... did not.
With 6.8 seconds remaining, Edwards created separation from All-Defensive wing (and former teammate) Toumani Camara, hitting a midrange jumper to put Minnesota up 118-114.