Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) – The Minnesota Timberwolves kept their perfect start going Sunday night, pulling away from the Toronto Raptors for a 117-94 win in their home opener at Target Center.
Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 26 points, hitting 10 of his 18 shots. LaMelo Ball and Terrence Shannon Jr. added 15 points apiece, with Ball also handing out eight assists and Shannon going a perfect three-for-three from beyond the arc. Jaden McDaniels chipped in 14 points and three blocks, and Jonathan Kuminga scored 13.
Rudy Gobert didn’t miss a shot, going four-for-four from the floor for eight points while pulling down a game-high 13 rebounds.
The game was close early. Minnesota led 55-47 at halftime before blowing it open in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto 35-15 to take a 90-62 lead into the fourth. The Wolves led by as many as 32 points.
Minnesota shot nearly 56% from the field and 48% from three-point range, while holding the Raptors to just over 38% shooting.
Ja’Kobe Walter led Toronto with 22 points, RJ Barrett scored 20 and Immanuel Quickley added 19. Raptors star Scottie Barnes was held scoreless, missing all 12 of his shots.
The win is the third straight for Minnesota to open the season. The Wolves beat the Miami Heat 131-106 on Wednesday, October 21st, and topped the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday, October 23rd.
Minnesota visits the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at 6:00 p.m. The Wolves return to Target Center Wednesday to host the Golden State Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
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