Timberwolves stay unbeaten, ending Raptors season-opening two game winning streak
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 27 minutes to lead a hot-shooting home opener for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 117-94 victory Sunday over a Toronto Raptors team missing star Kawhi Leonard. LaMelo Ball had 15 points and went 4 for 5 from 3-point range in 16 minutes, with foul trouble limiting his playing time […]
In a home opener, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured an undefeated record by defeating the Toronto Raptors 117-94, ending the Raptors' two-game winning streak. Anthony Edwards was the Timberwolves' leading scorer with 26 points in 27 minutes. LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points and shot 4 of 5 from three-point range, facing some foul trouble in his regular-season debut.
Jaden McDaniels added 14 points, six rebounds, and three blocks for the Timberwolves, who went 56% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc. Rudy Gobert led the defensive effort with 13 rebounds. Ja'Kobe Walter led the Raptors with 22 points, filling in for the injured star Kawhi Leonard, who will undergo further testing after swelling in his left knee.
Despite Toronto's strong start, they struggled in the second half, trailing by as many as 32 points. Raptors forward Kyle Anderson, a fan favorite from his time in Minnesota, received a rousing ovation when he entered the game late in the third quarter, but went scoreless in 10 minutes. The Timberwolves will next face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
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