Toronto, Canada — Anthony Edwards showcased his clutch scoring ability, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a narrow 128-126 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The dynamic guard netted 30 points, including 13 crucial points in the final quarter, helping his team secure a much-needed win against a franchise that had defeated them repeatedly on their past visits to Toronto.
The Timberwolves, now winners of five of their last six games, rallied with a 12-2 run in the last few minutes, showing resilience after trailing by double digits. Reserve player Bones Hyland contributed significantly off the bench with 20 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 19 points and Naz Reid came in strong with 17 points, underscoring the depth of Minnesota’s roster. Rudy Gobert rounded out the performance with a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Coming into the matchup, the Timberwolves had not won in Toronto for the past 20 games, making the victory particularly sweet. The Raptors, who are currently on a five-game homestand, have had an inconsistent start, splitting the first two games. In this contest, Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 25 points, while Immanuel Quickley added 23. Scottie Barnes proved to be a key player as well, accumulating 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the closing moments. Trailing by 10 entering the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves quickly closed the gap, with Reid’s late three-pointer bringing them within three points. A layup by Julius Randle made it 113-111 in favor of the Raptors, but Edwards’ free throw soon reduced the deficit to one. The Timberwolves took the lead for good after a steal led to a fast-break dunk by Edwards with just two minutes remaining, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
The first half saw the Raptors maintaining a fast pace; they led 35-32 after an exciting opening quarter. Minnesota found its footing early in the second quarter, staging an 8-3 run capped off by back-to-back three-pointers from Hyland. However, Toronto responded aggressively, going on an 11-0 run to take their largest lead of the game at 11 points. Quickley’s buzzer-beating three-pointer extended the Raptors’ lead to 72-59 at halftime, further complicating matters for the visiting Timberwolves.
Despite Toronto’s initial strong start to the third quarter, Minnesota began to push back as Edwards made a crucial three-point play, narrowing the gap. But the Raptors escalated their pace, briefly leading by 16 points. The Timberwolves’ resilience surfaced again, with Reid hitting consecutive three-pointers to enter the final quarter trailing 104-94.
The intensity of the final quarter was palpable, with Minnesota’s late-game surge ultimately sealing the victory. The Timberwolves left Toronto not only with a win but also a renewed confidence as they continue to build momentum in the season.