Timberwolves Begin Home Schedule with Wire-to-Wire Victory Over Raptors
Timberwolves Start Season with Win
The Minnesota Timberwolves began their home schedule on a high note, posting a wire-to-wire victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, March 3 at the Target Center. The Wolves emerged with a 115-100 win, led by D'Angelo Russell's 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.Dominating Start
The Timberwolves set the tone early, opening the game on a 9-0 run. They extended their lead to 34-17 by the end of the first quarter. The Raptors attempted a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring the Wolves 32-26. But Minnesota regained control in the second half, outscoring Toronto by a combined 29 points in the third and fourth quarters.Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels provided valuable support for Russell, contributing 21 and 17 points, respectively. Karl-Anthony Towns, who missed the Timberwolves' season opener due to a calf injury, returned to action and tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds in his first game of the season.
For the Raptors, Pascal Siakam led the scoring with 29 points, followed by Gary Trent Jr.'s 17 points. Despite their efforts, the Raptors were unable to overcome the Timberwolves' strong start and consistent play throughout the game.
The victory marked the Timberwolves' first win of the season, improving their record to 1-1. They will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, March 5, at the Target Center.
