Timberwolves Hold Off Raptors to Win Home Opener

Wolves Dig Deep for Hard-Fought Victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves began their home season with a thrilling 115-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at Target Center. Despite a strong performance from the Raptors, the Wolves managed to hold on for the win, thanks to a balanced scoring attack and a strong defensive effort.

Edwards Leads the Charge

Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. He was particularly effective in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points to help seal the victory.

Bench Provides Spark

The Timberwolves' bench also played a key role in the win. Jaylen Nowell scored 16 points, while Naz Reid added 15 and Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 10. The Wolves' bench outscored the Raptors' bench 41-24.

Defense Shines Bright

The Timberwolves' defense was also impressive, holding the Raptors to just 40.6% shooting from the field. The Wolves also forced 15 turnovers, which led to 19 points.

Raptors Fall Short

The Raptors were led by Pascal Siakam, who had 27 points and 13 rebounds. Fred VanVleet added 20 points and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Timberwolves' balanced attack.

Looking Ahead

The Timberwolves will look to build on their home-opening win when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Raptors, meanwhile, will return home to face the New York Knicks on Saturday night.