Martin's return snapped the T-Wolves losing streak
Roy's 32 points were not enough to beat the WolvesMarch 11, 2010Minnesota (AP) - Just after a frightful accident Minnesota rookie
Julian Martin played his first game and led the Timberwolves to a 109 - 107 victory against the Portland Trailblazers.
J.Martin scored 27 points off the bench including the game winning jumpshot. He only played 8 minutes of playing time.
"I was a bit surprised when I see him in uniform but I didn't want to play him, actually he subbed himself in and played aggressively."
Kurt Rambis said.
"I want to prove to my team that I'm better than okay. The incident really change me, today you witnessed the new Julian Martin." J.Martin said.
The Timberwolves are down by 11 with 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Then Martin played and attack aggressively like he doesn't have an injury.
"We were totally out played in the fourth quarter, you will play someone who did not played for the whole game that totally get us by surprised it was like an ambush. " Brandon Roy said.
Brandon Roy led the Blazers with the game high 32 points but he missed a potential game winner.
Andre Miller added 22 points for the his team who loss their 4th straight.
Al Jefferson was a monster and finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks.
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