Article: Oden dominates for Trail Blazers; NBA.(Sports)

Byline: The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS -- From throwing down dunks to swatting shots and even running the fast break, Greg Oden sure looked like a franchise center Wednesday night.

Two seasons removed from microfracture knee surgery, Oden may finally be starting to fulfill the promise of a No. 1 overall pick.

Oden had 18 points and 11 rebounds in three quarters to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-84 victory over the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves.

"He's slowly showing some things that we haven't seen him do," coach Nate McMillan said. "He makes good decisions. I think he's a good passer. I think he's very patient on the ...

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