Timberwolves Beat Raptors 117-94 Behind Edwards’ 26 Points

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-94 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with Anthony Edwards leading all scorers with 26 points. Minnesota used a decisive third quarter, efficient perimeter shooting and a 49-34 rebounding advantage to improve to 3-0 at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Timberwolves Build an Early Advantage

Minnesota outscored Toronto 32-21 in the opening period, establishing an 11-point lead. The Timberwolves’ highest-scoring first-half quarter gave them an early cushion against a Raptors team that entered the game unbeaten.

Second Quarter: Raptors Narrow the Gap

Toronto responded by winning the second quarter 26-23, trimming Minnesota’s advantage to 55-47 at halftime. The Raptors had reduced the deficit to single digits, keeping the game competitive heading into the break.

Third Quarter: Minnesota Pulls Away

The Timberwolves took control after halftime, outscoring the Raptors 35-15 in the third quarter. That 20-point differential transformed an eight-point halftime lead into a 90-62 advantage entering the fourth. Minnesota’s most productive quarter also coincided with Toronto’s lowest-scoring period.

Fourth Quarter: Toronto Finishes Better, Minnesota Secures the Win

The Raptors outscored Minnesota 32-27 in the final quarter, but the Timberwolves’ substantial cushion proved more than enough. Minnesota finished with a 23-point victory in regulation, handing Toronto its first loss of the season.

Key Performers

• Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: Led all scorers with 26 points, providing Minnesota’s top individual scoring contribution.
• Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves: Collected a game-high 13 rebounds as Minnesota finished with a 15-rebound team advantage.
• LaMelo Ball, Timberwolves: Led both teams with eight assists. Minnesota recorded 26 assists overall.
• Ja’Kobe Walter, Raptors: Paced Toronto with 22 points, finishing four points behind Edwards.
• Collin Murray-Boyles, Raptors: Led Toronto with seven rebounds.
• Allen Graves, Raptors: Recorded a team-leading four assists.

NerdSports Stat: Minnesota’s 20-point third-quarter advantage accounted for approximately 87% of its final 23-point winning margin. Across the other three quarters combined, the Timberwolves outscored Toronto by just three points.

Game Analysis: Shooting Efficiency Creates the Separation

Minnesota made 43 of 77 field-goal attempts, shooting 55.8%, while Toronto finished 35-for-91 at 38.5%. Despite attempting 14 fewer shots, the Timberwolves made eight more baskets—a clear illustration of the efficiency gap.

The difference extended beyond the arc. Minnesota converted 15 of 31 three-point attempts, good for 48.4%, compared with Toronto’s 10-for-38 performance at 26.3%. Those five additional three-pointers gave the Timberwolves a 15-point advantage in perimeter scoring.

Rebounding provided another significant edge. Gobert’s 13 boards helped Minnesota finish ahead 49-34, while Ball’s eight assists contributed to a 26-20 team advantage in assists. The combination of efficient shooting, stronger rebounding totals and more assisted baskets gave Minnesota several ways to maintain control.

Free-throw shooting remained an area for improvement for both teams. Minnesota went 16-for-25 at the line, or 64.0%, while Toronto made 14 of 21, or 66.7%. For the Raptors, however, the larger concerns were their overall shooting percentage and the 15-point third quarter that allowed the game to move out of reach.

Closing Context: Minnesota Remains Unbeaten

The Timberwolves improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 at home, maintaining an unbeaten start in the Western Conference. Toronto fell to 2-1 overall and 1-1 on the road. Minnesota next hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, October 26, at 4:00 p.m. PDT, while the Raptors return to action against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, October 28, at 4:30 p.m. PDT.

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