The Raptors rank 11th in the NBA in offensive rating (113.0), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Raptors are 2.1 above it. Scottie Barnes leads them with 23.5 points a game on 52.2% true shooting.
The Timberwolves (6-3) are 7th in the West; the Raptors (4-4) are 7th in the East.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: Raptors 2-1. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, Raptors L1.
The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in three-point % (38.0%), and the Raptors rank 25th in three-point % allowed (36.9%). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Timberwolves are 3.3 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, TOR 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINTORMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Toronto RaptorsLast 5: average margin +1.0 (season +4.4). Streak L1.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Toronto Raptors| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie BarnesG-F | 23.5 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 52.2 |
| RJ BarrettF-G | 20.9 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 55.1 |
| Kawhi LeonardF | 19.5 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 46.6 |
| Immanuel QuickleyG | 17.4 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 55.8 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesToronto RaptorsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.