Edwards scored 26 points as the Timberwolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Raptors.

October 26th - The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 117-94 . Edwards contributed 26 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists, while Ball added 15 points , 1 rebound , and 8 assists. For the Raptors, Walter contributed 22 points, 4 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Barrett added 20 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves opened the scoring with a putback by Gobert. The Raptors tried to catch up with mid-range shots from Quickley, but Kuminga hit a timely three-pointer, extending the Timberwolves' lead to 15-7 . At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 32-21 . In the second quarter, the Timberwolves increased their lead to 17 points. Quickley hit consecutive three-pointers, and Graves also scored from beyond the arc, allowing the Raptors to gradually narrow the gap. The Timberwolves, however, relied on Edwards' consecutive scores to withstand the Raptors' comeback attempt. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 55-47 .

After switching sides, the Timberwolves extended their lead to 22 points. Belange scored repeatedly inside, and Shannon and Ball also hit three-pointers. At the end of the third quarter, the Timberwolves led 90-62 . In the final quarter, the Raptors relied on Barrett's layup, Graves' consecutive baskets in the paint, and Walter's three-pointer to help narrow the gap. Then, Ball hit a three-pointer, and Cumming scored on a fast break, extending the Timberwolves' lead to 32 points. Although Bradley and Battier scored late in the quarter, the Raptors couldn't turn the tide. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 117-94 .

Raptors player statistics

Walter 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Barrett 20 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Quickley 19 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Graves 11 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Bradley 6 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Battier 4 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists; Shedder 4 points, 1 rebound; Davis 3 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Boyles 3 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 26 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Ball 15 points , 1 rebound , 8 assists; Shannon 15 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; McDaniels 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Kuminga 13 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist ; Dossem 9 points, 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Gobert 8 points, 13 rebounds; Beirange 6 points , 6 rebounds; Lyles 3 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists

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