Timberwolves vs. Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Wednesday March 30, 2022
Minnesota Timberwolves 102, Toronto Raptors 125 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBAThe Wolves have had 17-or-more turnovers in 16 games this season.
– 13 times prior to Jan 5th (the date when the team got back from COVID and went on a run)
– Once against OKC in a game the Wolves won by 37
– Once against POR in a game the Wolves won by 43
– Tonight against TOR – 12:47 AM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Friday’s repeat against Sacramento is Houston’s last game against a team that isn’t going all-out to win (but be wary of Atlanta). 5 games left:
SAC
MIN
at BKN
at TOR
ATL
If the Rockets lose all five, they can’t finish “worse” than a three-way tie with Detroit and Orlando. – 11:32 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
TIRED: The Raptors are two games ahead of the Cavs for the sixth seed.
WIRED: The Raptors are 2.5 games behind the Sixers, with whom they have the tiebreaker. – 11:21 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I would say he’s very confident.
My confidence is a lot. super confident.”
That was Gary Trent Jr., obviously. He was referring to Precious Achiuwa’s growing belief in this three-point shooting. – 11:06 PM Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Al Horford said on whether he would be eligible to play a series in Toronto: “We’re clear on that and I’ll be ready to play where ever.” #Celtics #Raptors – 11:04 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Al Horford on his status for games in Toronto: “We’re clear on it. I’ll be ready to play wherever.” – 11:03 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam sharing his excitement post-game about Cameroon’s last-second win over Algeria in World Cup qualifying Tuesday was the happiest I’ve ever seen him. Pure joy. – 10:57 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Raptors are healthy and Nick Nurse has lineup options. He used them against his old friend Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/he… – 10:54 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
D’Angelo Russell on his struggles: “It’s just a confidence thing right now. When you see a lot of shot you usually make miss, the confidence isn’t there. It’s just staying high, staying high with my confidence and knowing they’re good looks and I make these and take these shots.” – 10:43 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
The #Raptors beat up on the Wolves…and increase their lead in the East standings over the Cavs.
Let’s break it down in the #SmithAndJones VLOG.
cc: @Paul Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #rtz #WeTheNorth #nba pic.twitter.com/hLxLIzRfNp – 10:38 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns said postgame that opponents have been telling him before the game that they’re gonna double team or Box + One him.
KAT: “The double teams used to come on the dribble, now they’re coming on the thought of the pass. Not even the pass, the thought of the pass.” – 10:33 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns after tonight’s loss in Toronto:
“I think some times recently we get so focused on the opponent, we forget we gotta worry about ourselves first.” – 10:24 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“His legs were feeling super good,” — Gary Trent Jr. on vet Thad Young’s big dunk in the second half. pic.twitter.com/OKTqd2KjG9 – 10:23 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
With the Timberwolves losing to the Raptors tonight, a Warriors win against the Suns will clinch them a playoff spot. That being said, they currently trail Phoenix 12-2 early on. – 10:22 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns on All NBA:
“I ain’t worried about all that. That will take care of itself if it’s supposed to. I’ve done a lot already in my career in Minnesota, didn’t get the accolades for it. It’s OK. It bothered my when I was younger. Now I just worry about winning.” – 10:19 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standings watch:
1. MIA – 2.0 GB
2. MIL – 1.0 GB
3. PHI – 0.0 GB (up by %)
4. BOS
5. CHI – 2.5 UP
6. TOR – 2.5 UP
7. CLE – 4.5 UP
Celtics can finish no worse than 7th in the Eastern Conference. – 10:16 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Miami beats Boston. Now if you’re feeling optimistic, if #Bulls can win out, they’d need 1 additional loss from Celtics to catch Bos in standings & win 2-team tiebreaker. Of course, that would require beating Clips, Mia, Mil, Cha, Min besides Bos – 10:14 PM Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics lose to Miami, 106-98.
The 8-point loss is their largest at home since January 19.
Updated magic numbers for the Celtics…with 5 games remaining…
Play-in: 0 (Clinched 3/18)
8-seed: 0 (Clinched 3/23)
Playoffs: 1 (Cleveland)
Top 4-seed: 4 (Chicago/Toronto) – 10:12 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The quick one off the Raptors game, which was another good night of sports entertainment
thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 10:12 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on the Timberwolves 22 turnovers tonight, they’re second-most in a game this season:
“Turnovers killed us more than anything… We had a lot of turnovers that were dumb.” – 10:06 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards after tonight’s loss in Toronto:
“We’re the 7 seed (right now). We’d be in the playoffs if it weren’t for the play-in. We still gonna be in the playoffs, I feel like. Win one game.” – 10:05 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards on the recent funk: “I think we got to talk to each other. Have more conversations with each other.” – 10:04 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse on VanVleet: “He was unbelievable defensively tonight, man. That was as fast as Fred’s moved in a few games… And his hands were unbelievable… He was incredible.” – 10:04 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nick Nurse on Thad’s dunk: “They were calling him Thad Young legs” – 9:59 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on Karl-Anthony Towns only taking 13 shots tonight:
“We gotta do a better job of getting him the ball more… That’s on me.” – 9:58 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rough night for the BKN pick. CLE loses (again). TOR beat MIN. But… CHA did win.
CLE (7th seed, #17 pick) and MIN (#18) are just two losses ahead of BKN. CHA (9th) is half-game behind BKN but unlikely to catch them.
Pick is still #16, but CLE is a huge concern. – 9:58 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/xdNJFnkixc – 9:57 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
final. pic.twitter.com/fAdRYEDd5a – 9:52 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The Mavs did the Bulls a favor as they beat the Cavs ( without Evan Mobley) 120-112. The fifth seed Bulls lead the seventh seed Cavs by 2 games . Toronto pulled even with the Bulls after blowing out Minnesota. Bulls own the tiebreaker. – 9:52 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
GOT THE W #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/xXtMVPl8AU – 9:51 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves blow 17-point lead, lose by 23
Wolves 102, Raptors 125
On tonight’s show:
– DLo’s cold, then hot, then cold season arc
– Best Ant game in a while
– Will Nowell be in the playoff rotation?
– KAT leads NBA in fouls since All Star
– Naz’s defensive growth
– Only 11 made 3s – 9:50 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
GAME OVER! RAPS WIN! pic.twitter.com/8cmfaK7QvA – 9:49 PM StatMuse @statmuse
The Raptors have won 10 of their last 12.
Five of those wins were vs Suns, Celtics, Sixers, Nuggets and Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/itOcyFdpKE – 9:48 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Standing ovation for the Raptors as the game ends, the belief in this team is palpable. – 9:48 PM Mark Followill @MFollowill
Toronto beat Minnesota 125-102. Coupled with the Mavs win in Cleveland tonight, the Mavs have clinched a playoff spot – 9:48 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
We’re all done here, 10 wins in 12 for Raptors, back into a tie with Chicago for fifth, 2 up on 7th
They played a great second half – 9:48 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Celtics, 76ers won’t confirm they’re fully vaccinated ahead of potential playoff matchup vs. Toronto Raptors nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/30/cel… – 9:46 PM David Locke @DLocke09
After tonight
4. Dallas 48-29
5. Denver 46-31
6. Utah 45-31
7. Minnesota 43-34
Jazz have tiebreaker with Minnesota and Denver – 9:45 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The ROY going COAST COAST @ScottBarnes561 pic.twitter.com/JV0Y8f84cP – 9:44 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors on the way to their 10th win in 12 games. Cavs lose for the 13th time in 20 games. Toronto will match Chicago (who won last night) at 44-32, though the Bulls still sit in 5th via the tiebreaker, and take a 2-game lead on Cleveland for 6th. 6 games left. – 9:43 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
This halftime show tho 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UBYvYh3AAI – 9:42 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
yo what did yuta do to minnesota – 9:42 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
THAD YOUNG 🤯 @Thaddeus Young pic.twitter.com/eZm7IeyefE – 9:41 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Updated standings as Minnesota’s gonna lose badly to Toronto:
3. GSW, 48-28
4. DAL, 48-29
5. DEN, 46-31
6. UTA, 45-31
7. MIN, 43-34
The Nuggets’ Magic Number to clinch a Playoff Spot will drop to 3 when the MIN game goes final.
Friday’s game counts for 2 vs the Magic Number. – 9:40 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam triple double y’all, just a magnificent overall display tonight – 9:37 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nick Nurse has a timeout to reconsider putting VanVleet back into the game. They’re up 116-91 with 5:26 left. – 9:37 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Lost in all the three-point shooting … 25 fast-break points for Toronto. – 9:37 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Thad Young said don’t call me old – 9:36 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Wolves have tried to take the ball out of Pascal Siakam’s hands following his 4th career 40-point game the other night. The result? His 2nd career triple-double: 12 points, 10 rebounds and a personal-best 13 assists.
All-NBA – 9:36 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Old Man Thad Jam. – 9:36 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Thad? Thad! – 9:36 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam is two rebounds shy of a triple-double tonight. My guess, knowing his track record, he’ll come up one short. He’s cursed 😩 – 9:33 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Siakam…struggling to score…but finding other ways to impact the game…BIG time.
13 assists. Career high.
8 pts
8 reb
Add a block & a steal
7:59 to go, Toronto up 109-88
On @FAN590 – 9:31 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Bones Hyland in March:
14.3 PPG
51/48/80%
3 20pt games
He joins MPJ and Jokic as the only rookies in Nuggets history with a double-digit PPG month on 50/40% shooting (min 10 games). pic.twitter.com/6CAbMluBpt – 9:29 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Career-high 13 assists for Pascal Siakam. – 9:28 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
This one’s getting out of hand, Raptors up 21 with 8:42 left – 9:27 PM Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
We’re in a space where this really isn’t about staying out of the 7-seed anymore. With today’s win, the #Nuggets are now in 5th, passing Utah, and are 2.5 games clear of Minnesota. – 9:27 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Why Pascal Siakam should make All-NBA — as a guard. My column: – 9:27 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
If the Wolves and Raptors played in a playoff series, it wouldn’t look like any of the other series.
Both teams would refuse to slow down the pace. Both would refuse to guard traditionally. There would be a million turnovers and a million offensive rebounds — both ways. – 9:25 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Weird decision to double Thad Young. Did they think he was Pascal? – 9:24 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston is doing something they did to the Lowry Raptors. They have Tatum on Lowry and Smart is chasing shooters around. – 9:24 PM Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs win in Cleveland 120-112. Could clinch a playoff spot tonight with a Minnesota loss to Toronto (T-Wolves down 15 to start the 4th). Dorian Finney-Smith with a career high 28 points in the Mavs win! – 9:23 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
UNSTOPPABLE 🔥
@Gary Trent Jr. : 29 PTS pic.twitter.com/YqWwfZfIHE – 9:23 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Cavs lose to Dallas. Opportunity for the Raptors, who lead Minnesota by 15 going into the 4th quarter. They can take a 2-game lead on Cleveland for 6th place and move back into a virtual tie with Chicago for 5th. – 9:23 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Heading to the fourth quarter in Toronto, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 97-82.
Edwards is up to 22 points and 8 rebounds, his 37th 20+ point game of the season.
Towns has 16 points and 10 rebounds, his 37th double-double of the year.
Minnesota is outrebounding the Raptors 42-28. – 9:22 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Toronto shooting 29/48 fg since the end of the first quarter.
Raptors lead 97-82 going to q4.
Fyi … Dallas beat Cleveland 120-112.
Tune in to the final frame of TOR/MIN on @FAN590 – 9:22 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
End of the third quarter and the Wolves trail Toronto 97-82. Minnesota up to 19 turnovers, Toronto still shooting 55% from three-point range. – 9:20 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 97-82 after 3
Siakam’s got 8-11-8; Trent’s got 29 points – 9:20 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
coast-to-coast KAT pic.twitter.com/G2K65zUj9p – 9:19 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
16 made 3s for Toronto so far. 20 attempted 3s for the Wolves. – 9:18 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Pascal ALL-NBA Siakam throwin’ it down 😤 pic.twitter.com/htMZEQaKpU – 9:18 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs have won 5 of their last 6; 13 of their last 17; 19 of their last 25; and 32 of their last 43.
At 48-29 they are 19 games over .500 for the first time this season. Minnesota trails Toronto by 10 late in the third; if T-Wolves lose Dallas will clinch a playoff berth. – 9:17 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
There’s a lot to like about this Minnesota team – 9:16 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet and Towns pick up their 4th fouls within seconds of one another. – 9:14 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Barnes back with 7 minutes left in the quarter, part of first Raptors substitutions – 9:13 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes is checking in – 9:13 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
I think because FVV made a play on the ball, it won’t be a flagrant, but I’ve been wrong a lot on these – 9:04 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
this sequence 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/CGt1VGaxQi – 9:04 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Why in the world would they waste time looking at this FVV foul?
A hard basketball foul to tie up a guy going for a layup – 9:03 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
OG OH MY pic.twitter.com/z28HCWQ2f7 – 8:59 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
D-Lo trying to get going coming out in the second half and it’s just not clicking. 0-for-3 to start. Raptors now lead by 9. – 8:57 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Everything’s happening.
Raptors on a 9-2 run, Edwards just got T’d up and we’re 2:08 into the second half – 8:57 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes played 12 minutes in the first half and is not starting the second half – 8:54 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Precious Achiuwa starts the 2nd half in place of Scottie Barnes. – 8:53 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam may be 1-for-7 with just two points in the first half, but he’s accounted for 14 Raptors points with his five assists so far – 8:51 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad
Meanwhile Indiana has taken a one-point lead over Denver and Toronto leads Minnesota by two at halftime. – 8:51 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics had 19 turnovers against the Raptors, but that was with a goofy lineup.
They’ve got 11 tonight in the first half with all the regulars but Rob playing.
Not good. – 8:44 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
at the break in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/1OGF5TUCum – 8:43 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
back for more after the break pic.twitter.com/EkGKWyM3qd – 8:42 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves were up 40-23 at one point during the first half.
But to close the half, Toronto went on 39-20 run.
Raptors 62, Wolves 60
(Only 2 fouls on KAT, though. He’ll be why they win, if they do. Was excellent before picking his 2nd foul in the 1st — when TOR then went on a run) – 8:41 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
NOW it’s Pride night here in Toronto. A drag performance of Shania Twain at halftime. Very Canadian. Very gay. Thumbs up. – 8:40 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors closed the 1st half on a 29-14 run to turn a deficit that was once as large as 17 points into a 2-point halftime lead. Wolves held Siakam to 2 pts on 1-7 FG, but Raps are shooting 12-19 from 3 and have forced 14 turnovers. Anunoby scored 13 of his 18 pts in succession – 8:40 PM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young recorded his first career first quarter with 19-or-more points and 4-or-more assists … He did so in the third quarter vs. Minnesota on 1/19/22. – 8:39 PM Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
I really enjoy the Raptors. They are so beautifully weird. – 8:38 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Toronto’s first lead since 5-3 comes as VanVleet beats the buzzer with a 3. Toronto up 62-60 at halftime. The Wolves toned down the turnovers, but the Raptors hit 8 of 12 threes that quarter. Not great, Bob. – 8:38 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet beats the buzzer off a brilliant dish from Siakam, and Raps lead Wolves 62-60 after the type of fun, weird first half you’d expect from these teams. – 8:37 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Delightful game
Raptors 62, Timberwolves 60 at the half on a VanVleet buzzer beating 3
OG’s got 18, Trent 15. – 8:37 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
talk to ’em, @Patrick Beverley 🗣 pic.twitter.com/Co3wyoKOQp – 8:37 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Patrick Beverley just helped Gary Trent up after a play at the rim.
And they say peace is but a dream. – 8:35 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
How there’s not an iso camera on Patrick Beverley every minute of every game is beyond me – 8:35 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
When Thad Young is starting Game 3 of the playoffs, don’t say I didn’t warn you. – 8:30 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
OG Anunoby has 13 of his 18 points during this 20-10 Raptors run, which cut their deficit from 13 points to 3. Easily the best he’s looked since coming back from the finger injury. – 8:30 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
DLo’s production taking the opposite trajectory of the Wolves defense this season is an interesting topic to theorize about.
DLo: Started poorly, really got going, really cooled off
The defense: Started excellent, hit an extended lull, ramped back up – 8:30 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Turned into a pretty good half
Minnesota up 3, 2:00 left – 8:28 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
leaving PatBev open isn’t a good idea. pic.twitter.com/nU0PclleO1 – 8:27 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Anunoby is in the zone… #WeTheNorth – 8:27 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors and Wolves are a LOL-worthy 17-for-29 from 3 tonight. – 8:25 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Raptors are 9-14 from 3-point range. 8-27 from inside the arc. Weird! – 8:24 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
LET’S GOOOOOOO 🔥
@Pascal Siakam @OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/n9JKKtIG8M – 8:24 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The only team in the NBA who has generated turnovers more frequently than the Timberwolves this season is the Raptors.
Wolves have already turned it over 12 times in 18 minutes. Raptors have turned it over 8 times. – 8:23 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
🗣 @Precious Achiuwa FOR THREE pic.twitter.com/O6nkS7TuMD – 8:21 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Precious Achiuwa is Ray Allen, apparently – 8:21 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Seems the Timberwolves aren’t quite as good without thee Towns fellow on the floor
Raptors within 4 with 5:41 until halftime – 8:21 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
How many Raptors are better three-point shooters than Precious Achiuwa? Two? Three? – 8:20 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
While the Raptors have solid overall rebounding numbers, those numbers, much like the case with the Wolves, are largely driven by offensive rebounds. Toronto is one of the worst defensive rebounding teams in the league.
Nine offensive rebounds already for the Wolves here early. – 8:19 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
DOWNTOWN DLO 🥶 pic.twitter.com/lSnzPGyzVZ – 8:18 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
what’s that 8 times the raptors have been rejected inside now? – 8:17 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🗣🗣🗣 pic.twitter.com/vJCXgQpbcC – 8:17 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Toronto going with some zone. – 8:15 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
If that T was for Jaylen Nowell throwing the ball into the stanchion, that was weak. – 8:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝘽𝘼 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮.
A1 is so special. pic.twitter.com/XvoIuAnyzM – 8:14 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Outstanding minutes from Naz Reid here. On both ends. – 8:13 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
NAZ
says
NAH pic.twitter.com/r9rUn3IJ1e – 8:11 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Raptors aren’t playing great, but it’s not like they’re not playing with a decent effort, but Minnesota is playing their butts off. Effort plays all over the floor. Chris Finch deserves a ton of credit for what he’s done with this team. They lead Raps 30-20 after 1. – 8:10 PM David Locke @DLocke09
Halftime Cleveland up 6 on Dallas in Cleveland. More importantly, Minnesota up in Toronto in by 10 at the end of 1st quarter. Jazz really need Toronto to win this game. Also, Denver up 16 at Indiana. Nuggets don’t have many losses left – 8:10 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 30-20.
Edwards leads the way in scoring with 11 points on 4-5 shooting, his 14th 10+ point first quarter of the season.
Towns tallied 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in the quarter. – 8:09 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns making no NBA centres Toronto Raptors pay. – 8:09 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
End of the first quarter here in Toronto, the Timberwolves lead 30-20 despite 11 turnovers.
Achiuwa nailed a three-quarter court shot but he did that thing where he shot it just after the buzzer so it didn’t count against his stats. So it didn’t count. – 8:08 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Timberwolves 30, Raptors 20 after a quarter
Towns is tremendous all over the floor – 8:07 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Chris Boucher has been blocked at the rim A LOT over the last couple games. – 8:07 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
QB1: @Karl-Anthony Towns
WR: @Jordan McLaughlin pic.twitter.com/sN3Hcu0cHu – 8:07 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Chris Boucher has gotten blocked about a zillion times over the last two games. – 8:07 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
anotha one for Ant pic.twitter.com/ThMGy0h59G – 8:06 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
One thing that stood out to me in the ESPN franchise power rankings was that they had Minnesota ranked 30th in terms of market.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 8:04 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we’re not complaining about this 🤷 pic.twitter.com/sds5tinhgF – 8:03 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Anthony Edwards was 0-for-8 and finished with 6 points when the Raptors beat the Wolves in Minnesota. 11 points in 10 minutes so far tonight. – 8:02 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
With his third three-pointer of the night, @Anthony Edwards connected on his 200th three of the season, becoming the youngest player in @NBA history to make 200 treys in a single season. – 8:01 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
that was MEAN, @Karl-Anthony Towns 😼 pic.twitter.com/1XXyPgoqwz – 8:01 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Timberwolves by 8 at second timeout, you’ve got as many points as Barnes and Siakam combined – 8:00 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves have 8 turnovers but they also have an 8-point lead. They are pushing it and getting good looks as a result. Edwards has 11, including three threes. – 8:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
OH MY
KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS pic.twitter.com/hs7p07ZIcR – 7:58 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Timberwolves are, to this point, doing a great job limiting Siakam’s touches and space – 7:57 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
SWING SWING SWING SPLASH 👌 pic.twitter.com/ZnGB4rYw8K – 7:56 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
KAT ISN’T MESSING AROUND 😳 – 7:55 PM Bill Herenda @billherenda
“It’s not who you play, it’s when you play them” — @HelloooJack with @Matt__Devlin @TSN_Sports #Raptors #WeTheNorth #Timberwolves – 7:55 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we’ll never get tired of this…
YOUR DAILY VANDO DUNK pic.twitter.com/R7ATlbeI2X – 7:53 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors now have five team fouls in 6:13 – 7:53 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
If the Raptors really wanted to lean into Pride night they’d give out passes to Steamworks.
(This tweet is for about 6 people who follow me). – 7:51 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
A1 continues to make history 🐜 pic.twitter.com/YDnhFOv5QO – 7:50 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WITH THE LEFT 👀
OK @Karl-Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/KgfKFaGAG8 – 7:49 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors have had a couple real good looks go in and out but offence still hasn’t been humming by any means – 7:48 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors should seriously consider getting the ball in the hands of the dude who scored 40 points here a couple nights ago. Siakam hasn’t attempted a shot through 4 minutes. – 7:47 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
AIR A1 goes international 🛫 pic.twitter.com/OqDmjNRy7H – 7:46 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
great way to start things off pic.twitter.com/n0fw3iKOfT – 7:44 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Gary Trent Jr. and Patrick Beverley got through the opening jump ball without getting technicals so we’re already ahead of the first game between these teams this season – 7:40 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @invisalign Starting Lineup pic.twitter.com/a1TVgPrA42 – 7:29 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are running out VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Barnes and Siakam once again
Birch is available after missing Monday with knee swelling – 7:27 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Malik Beasley (Left Ankle Sprain) and Jaden McDaniels (Left Ankle Sprain) are OUT at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/1dsEDakfju – 7:27 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
hello, @superfan_nav 👋 pic.twitter.com/jILwpGFsRL – 7:11 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
hoopin’ from home pic.twitter.com/L1Qirprb4C – 7:03 PM Mark Followill @MFollowill
A Mavs win in Cleveland and a Minnesota loss in Toronto clinches a playoff spot for the Mavs tonight. Mavs at Cavs getting started in a few minutes on BSSW. – 7:01 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
it’s about that time.
let’s work 💼 pic.twitter.com/vSZtcJBhlf – 6:54 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Our efforts don’t stop tonight at the game, the Raptors will continue to reach out and support the 2SLGBTQ+ community through meaningful partnerships that continue to break down prejudice and promote compassion. 💙💜💛💚🧡 pic.twitter.com/djVNfdl605 – 6:41 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Hope the Raptors wear these on their trip to Orlando pic.twitter.com/tqBWvdShC0 – 6:34 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Raptors Pride themed merchandise will be sold at @ShopRSApparel and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to create equitable access to sport for 2SLGBTQ+ youth as part of our commitment to Change the Game with @MLSEFoundation
https://t.co/BVtBfIzwru pic.twitter.com/vjbaP2Yily – 6:34 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Raptors
Beverley over 9.0 points
Vanderbilt over 7.5 rebounds
Trent Jr. over 20.5 points + rebounds + assists
VanVleet over 2.5 made free throws – 6:24 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Armoni Brooks got a some of the remaining MLE from the Toronto Raptors in his two-year deal:
21-22: $250,000
22-23: $1,752,638
22-23 is guaranteed for $50K, rising to $250K on August 1, then fully guaranteed opening night.
@spotrac – 6:20 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch says Malik Beasley is out tonight, but that he is improving. Finch gave it the “day to day” label, and said he’s “hopeful that he can maybe play on this trip”
Finch says Jaden McDaniels has been cleared to resume basketball activity, and will be reevaluated in a week – 6:11 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Chris Finch says it’s good to see Pascal Siakam back to his pre-Bubble form. – 6:03 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
There were no new questions asked to Ime Udoka about the availability of Boston players to play in Toronto.
Udoka previously said “if healthy, they can all play”. There is reporting today is that Boston declined to answer vax status questions.
A couple of notes to follow.
1/2 – 6:02 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Introducing our Pride Night artist, @teefergus who created tonight’s featured logo you will see around the arena and on our channels to help us celebrate the night! pic.twitter.com/F1jpAGIdqT – 5:56 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Khem Birch will play tonight, but usual starters with Siakam, OG and Barnes up front. – 5:47 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Khem Birch — and everyone else — is available vs. TWolves, says Nurse. – 5:47 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Birch is back in the lineup for the Raptors tonight. Everybody but Flynn is available vs Minnesota. – 5:47 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Khem Birch is available to play tonight – 5:46 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Khem Birch will play tonight – 5:46 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
As you enter the arena tonight, you’ll see we are celebrating our Pride Night, which for the Raptors goes way beyond what happens on the court. It’s about creating a lasting feeling that you’re always welcome in the home of the Raptors. 💙💜💛💚🧡 pic.twitter.com/sjgd5j3NDE – 5:36 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I’m no high performance expert, but I did watch end of Fred VanVleet’s pre-game workout and he was playing a hard game of 1-on-1 & going well into his bag, including some right-to-left step backs which put a heck of a load on his right knee. Big smiles, good mood, good sign. – 5:13 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Asked in the past 24 hours if their teams are fully vaccinated, the Heat and Bucks said they were. The Celtics and 76ers declined to do so – meaning they could be missing players for road games in a possible first round series with Toronto. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 5:03 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Bucket Hat Pat pic.twitter.com/G2vIbvP0sC – 4:43 PM The Ringer @ringernba
🗣 The Raptors’ unique offensive strategy
🗣 Pascal Siakam’s improvement
🗣 Describing Scottie Barnes
🗣 The continuously evolving NBA
‘The Void’ with @Kevin O’Connor and @samfolkk: open.spotify.com/episode/34Bfdd… – 4:25 PM Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @samfolkk on the Rookie of the Year race, how the Raptors surpassed expectations to become a playoff team, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/34Bfdd… – 4:19 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Great prizes from @ricohcanada are up for grabs in Game Time.
Play while you countdown to tip-off for the chance to WIN!
📲: https://t.co/QwAD1fF392 pic.twitter.com/uB1qqXNnNk – 4:12 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Games that pertain to the Nuggets today:
*Denver v Indiana*
Dallas v Cleveland
*Minnesota v Toronto*
Phoenix v Golden State – 4:06 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
125 players in the NBA have taken a shot in 100-or-more pick and rolls this season as the PnR ball-handler.
The most effective player on that list? Jaylen Nowell (tied with Tobias Harris), who has generated 1.08 points per possession as a PnR ball-handler this season. – 3:43 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley will miss the next three games due to a left ankle sprain, per the team. Cleveland ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the No. 6 seed Raptors by one game with seven games left in the season. – 3:35 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Asked Chris Finch yesterday what he needs to do to help D’Angelo Russell get back on track. His answer?
“I think we got to get him in more pick and roll.” – 2:39 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Riding the Scottie Barnes ROY push with this week’s special Ringer #Samegameparlay on @FDSportsbook — Scottie puts up a 15-6-4, Raps cover an adjusted +6.5 at home against Minny, better than 3-1 odds, beam us up Scottie. pic.twitter.com/cDpO0IeYHj – 2:19 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
game 7⃣7⃣
📍The 6 pic.twitter.com/3PTzQq0w7p – 2:15 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Here’s former Timberwolves player — and maybe future Wolf — Greg Monroe making his debut for the Jazz last night.
Monroe signed a 10-day contract with Utah on March 28th. pic.twitter.com/XfxMq8RX1X – 2:06 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Fred VanVleet is a finalist for the 2021-22 Twyman Stokes Teammate of the Year Award pic.twitter.com/ko7HGtXSwT – 2:03 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs are both top 5 in DFG% differential by rookies this season (min 45 games).
Franz Wagner is #1.
Jalen Suggs is #2.
#MuseTakeover pic.twitter.com/dGC97VVKzh – 1:55 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
What’s your game day style?
Check out the @hudsonsbay fits of the month! pic.twitter.com/ErSv4CseYL – 1:54 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Since the trade deadline, Mo Bamba is averaging:
24.9 MIN
11.1 PPG
8.1 RPG
1.0 BPG
During this stretch, he’s shooting 49.2% from the field and 43.6% from the three point line.
#MuseTakeover pic.twitter.com/ODUXW3zK3X – 1:45 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Hold Space: The Momager
The Raptors are holding space for individuals who make change on and off the court.
Maricris Eduarte supports her daughters and their love of the game, managing their teams and looking to increase girls participation in sport.
https://t.co/WnVKmhJdRA pic.twitter.com/prLiIqmgGD – 1:35 PM