Raptors vs Timberwolves
Wed, Feb 4
Final
Raptors
Raptors
(30 - 21)
126
-
128
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(31 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 35 | 37 | 32 | 22 | 126 |
| Timberwolves | 32 | 27 | 35 | 34 | 128 |
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Scottie Barnes
TOR | #4 | F/G
22
10
8
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
30
8
5
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 54% chance of winning the game
Minnesota's significant size advantage and superior perimeter shooting should edge out Toronto, provided their questionable stars suit up.
Key Analysis
- • Jakob Poeltl's confirmed absence leaves the Raptors vulnerable in the paint against Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle.
- • Minnesota ranks 4th in the league in 3-point shooting (37.6%), giving them a distinct spacing advantage over Toronto's 28th-ranked offense.
- • The sudden trade of Mike Conley to Chicago removes a vital veteran playmaker from the Timberwolves' rotation.
- • Anthony Edwards is coming off a 39-point performance and remains the game's most dangerous scorer despite his elbow soreness.
- • Toronto's defense has been respectable (112.8 rating last 10 games) but lacks the personnel to match Minnesota's frontcourt height.
- • The Raptors must exploit Minnesota's turnover issues (14.9 per game) to generate easy transition points.
