Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 115-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors Thursday at Target Center. Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, including a highlight two-handed dunk over RJ Barrett in the third quarter.
Edwards shot 8 of 12 from the field and 5 of 8 from three-point range, following a 41-point performance against Memphis on Tuesday. Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, Julius Randle scored 17, and Donte DiVincenzo contributed 16 points for the Timberwolves.
Minnesota trailed 55-54 at halftime but opened the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take control at 86-70. The Timberwolves maintained the lead down the stretch despite strong performances from Barrett, who finished with 25 points, and Immanuel Quickley, who added 18.
Brandon Ingram, listed as questionable with a sprained left thumb, scored 14 points on 5-of-16 shooting for the Raptors. Toronto struggled with consistency, losing four of their last five games but remain fifth in the Eastern Conference at 35-27.
The Timberwolves moved to 40-23, now one game ahead of the Houston Rockets for third in the Western Conference. Minnesota shot 52% from the field and 42% from three-point range while forcing 10 turnovers and recording 24 assists. Toronto finished at 49% overall with 43% from deep but committed 11 turnovers.
Up next, the Timberwolves host the Orlando Magic on Saturday, while the Raptors will return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
