Depleted Wolves eager to bounce back vs. Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves are battling an illness that has swept through their roster at the worst possible time.

Minnesota (39-39) hopes to be in better health for Sunday's matchup against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers (32-45), who will miss out on the playoffs for the second straight season.

The Wolves are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings with four games remaining. Minnesota entered Saturday 1