Dominance! Yang Hansen Scores 18+10 with +20 Plus-Minus, Highest in the Game, as Blazers Rout Timberwolves

On July 14, Beijing time, in the NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers beat the Timberwolves 111-84. Yang Hansen shot 7-of-8 from the field and 2-of-2 from the line, recording 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, with a plus-minus of +20, tied for the game high.

In the first quarter, Yang Hansen consistently attacked the basket, scoring on consecutive strong drives, which opened the scoring for the Blazers. He then dished out an assist, and the game started at 8-8. After returning to the court, he again overpowered his opponent in the paint, maintaining the Blazers' advantage. By the end of the quarter, the Blazers led 24-17.

In the second quarter, Yang Hansen showed strong momentum. After drawing a foul, he made both free throws, making him difficult to stop. At halftime, the Blazers held a 58-44 lead.

In the third quarter, Yang Hansen scored with a hook shot in the paint, followed by another strong inside finish. He continued to dominate the paint, then drew a foul and sank both free throws, helping the Blazers build a commanding 75-60 lead. In that quarter alone, Yang Hansen poured in 10 points. With his impressive performance, the Blazers led 88-66 heading into the final period, all but sealing the outcome.

In the fourth quarter, after Yang Hansen cut to the basket and threw down a thunderous dunk, the Blazers extended their lead to 94-70, a 24-point advantage. The remainder of the game entered garbage time, and the Blazers comfortably maintained their lead to secure the victory.

Starting Lineups

Blazers: Yang Hansen, Fiedler, Kent, Youngblood, Olivari

Timberwolves: Prins, Donovan Williams, Freeman, Evans, Zikarsky