The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-37) play against the Toronto Raptors (35-36) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Saturday March 18, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves 107, Toronto Raptors 122 (Final)
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Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
India vs. Australia 4am
Man United vs. Fulham 12:30pm
Sabalenka vs. Rybakina 4pm
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid 4pm
Alcaraz vs. Medvedev 7pm
Bucks vs. Raptors 8pm
it’s time for some sleep – 11:56 PM
India vs. Australia 4am
Man United vs. Fulham 12:30pm
Sabalenka vs. Rybakina 4pm
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid 4pm
Alcaraz vs. Medvedev 7pm
Bucks vs. Raptors 8pm
it’s time for some sleep – 11:56 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Steals for the season:
Anunoby has 113 (2.0/game)
VanVleet has 102 (1.7/game)
Trent Jr. has 102 (1.6/game)
Asked Fred if there’s any friendly competition between them: pic.twitter.com/FBg4Isgd8N – 11:40 PM
Steals for the season:
Anunoby has 113 (2.0/game)
VanVleet has 102 (1.7/game)
Trent Jr. has 102 (1.6/game)
Asked Fred if there’s any friendly competition between them: pic.twitter.com/FBg4Isgd8N – 11:40 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The Jazz and Timberwolves are tied in the standings headed into last 10-12 games of the season… so that’s not what we expected. – 11:30 PM
The Jazz and Timberwolves are tied in the standings headed into last 10-12 games of the season… so that’s not what we expected. – 11:30 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings and Grizzlies win. Nuggets, Warriors, Clippers and Timberwolves lose. Sacramento is now just 3 ½ games behind Denver for the No. 1 seed.
Magic number to clinch an automatic playoff bid: 4. pic.twitter.com/Es2mopOrbg – 11:18 PM
Kings and Grizzlies win. Nuggets, Warriors, Clippers and Timberwolves lose. Sacramento is now just 3 ½ games behind Denver for the No. 1 seed.
Magic number to clinch an automatic playoff bid: 4. pic.twitter.com/Es2mopOrbg – 11:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Another good day/night standings-wise for Mavericks as Clippers, Timberwolves and Warriors lose. – 10:27 PM
Another good day/night standings-wise for Mavericks as Clippers, Timberwolves and Warriors lose. – 10:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Two losses in two days for both the Timberwolves and Warriors. Suns are now 4 ahead in the loss column at the playoff/play-in line with 12 games left. – 10:24 PM
Two losses in two days for both the Timberwolves and Warriors. Suns are now 4 ahead in the loss column at the playoff/play-in line with 12 games left. – 10:24 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Toronto keeps the winning ways going at home. Another balanced attack as the #Raptors knock off Minny. Let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG.
@Paul__Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/2t6DLtUuf7 – 9:59 PM
Toronto keeps the winning ways going at home. Another balanced attack as the #Raptors knock off Minny. Let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG.
@Paul__Jones @FAN590 @Sportsnet #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/2t6DLtUuf7 – 9:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors (35-36) pull within one game of eighth-place Atlanta with their 122-107 win over TWolves. VanVleet with 28 and 7, Siakam with 27 and six. Toronto travels to Milwaukee to play Bucks Sunday. – 9:24 PM
Raptors (35-36) pull within one game of eighth-place Atlanta with their 122-107 win over TWolves. VanVleet with 28 and 7, Siakam with 27 and six. Toronto travels to Milwaukee to play Bucks Sunday. – 9:24 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win. 122-107. 27-10-6 for Siakam, 26-7-3 for VanVleet, 19 for Trent off the bench, Raps limit the Wolves to 45.9% shooting.
Tougher degree of difficulty tomorrow night in Milwaukee. – 9:21 PM
‘Topes win. 122-107. 27-10-6 for Siakam, 26-7-3 for VanVleet, 19 for Trent off the bench, Raps limit the Wolves to 45.9% shooting.
Tougher degree of difficulty tomorrow night in Milwaukee. – 9:21 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors now 20-12 against teams under .500 and 23-13 at home thanks to a seventh straight win here. – 9:18 PM
Raptors now 20-12 against teams under .500 and 23-13 at home thanks to a seventh straight win here. – 9:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors will be in Milwaukee tomorrow night to face the NBA’s best team, who have won 21 of 24 games and will be on 2 days rest. So, yeah, it was pretty important that they took care of business tonight. They’ve won 3 straight and are back within a half-game of 8th-place Atlanta. – 9:18 PM
Raptors will be in Milwaukee tomorrow night to face the NBA’s best team, who have won 21 of 24 games and will be on 2 days rest. So, yeah, it was pretty important that they took care of business tonight. They’ve won 3 straight and are back within a half-game of 8th-place Atlanta. – 9:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Garbage-time minutes for Precious Achiuwa, who got a DNP-CD on Thursday and was out of the rotation again tonight. – 9:18 PM
Garbage-time minutes for Precious Achiuwa, who got a DNP-CD on Thursday and was out of the rotation again tonight. – 9:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Wolves hold opponents to 109.3 points per 100 possessions and have a +0.7 net rating with Gobert on the floor. Raptors hold opponents to 106.7 points per 100 and have a +10.7 net rating with Poeltl on the floor. – 9:16 PM
Wolves hold opponents to 109.3 points per 100 possessions and have a +0.7 net rating with Gobert on the floor. Raptors hold opponents to 106.7 points per 100 and have a +10.7 net rating with Poeltl on the floor. – 9:16 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Via Raptors PR:
Pascal Siakam (92) has passed José Calderón (91) for fifth on Toronto’s all-time double-doubles list. Siakam has recorded a team-high 19 double-doubles this season.
💪 #WeTheNorth – 9:14 PM
Via Raptors PR:
Pascal Siakam (92) has passed José Calderón (91) for fifth on Toronto’s all-time double-doubles list. Siakam has recorded a team-high 19 double-doubles this season.
💪 #WeTheNorth – 9:14 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Player A: 13.8 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.8 stl, 1.4 blk, 67%
Player B: 14.8 pts, 9.5 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.6 stl, 1.6 blk, 67%
A is Rudy Gobert, who cost 5 1st-rounders (6 if you include Kessler). B is Jakob Poeltl (since joining Raptors), who is 3 years younger & cost 1 1st-rounder. – 9:14 PM
Player A: 13.8 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.8 stl, 1.4 blk, 67%
Player B: 14.8 pts, 9.5 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.6 stl, 1.6 blk, 67%
A is Rudy Gobert, who cost 5 1st-rounders (6 if you include Kessler). B is Jakob Poeltl (since joining Raptors), who is 3 years younger & cost 1 1st-rounder. – 9:14 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Trent 3, dagger
Raptors up 19, 3:01 left, they’re off to MKE tomorrow then four more at home – 9:13 PM
Trent 3, dagger
Raptors up 19, 3:01 left, they’re off to MKE tomorrow then four more at home – 9:13 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 14 with 4:19 left; they seem to be in control but how many times have fans thought that this season? – 9:09 PM
Raptors by 14 with 4:19 left; they seem to be in control but how many times have fans thought that this season? – 9:09 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam has passed Jose Calderon for 5th on the Raptors’ all-time double-doubles list. 19 of Pascal’s 92 double-doubles have come this season. – 9:03 PM
Pascal Siakam has passed Jose Calderon for 5th on the Raptors’ all-time double-doubles list. 19 of Pascal’s 92 double-doubles have come this season. – 9:03 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Gary Trent Jr. is not being very nice to his home team. Grew up in a Minny suburb. Has had a great game tonight, stepping up several times at opportune moments. – 9:03 PM
Gary Trent Jr. is not being very nice to his home team. Grew up in a Minny suburb. Has had a great game tonight, stepping up several times at opportune moments. – 9:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
22 points and counting for Naz 👏 pic.twitter.com/mTg32cbD3f – 9:02 PM
22 points and counting for Naz 👏 pic.twitter.com/mTg32cbD3f – 9:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Saying that, every successful Chris Boucher screen is a miracle. It’s like using a Bic pen as a screener. – 9:00 PM
Saying that, every successful Chris Boucher screen is a miracle. It’s like using a Bic pen as a screener. – 9:00 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Siakam has 10 of his 23 in 3Q as Raptors start 4th up 94-85. VanVleet with 24. Naz Reid with 20 off the bench for Twolves. Some nice minutes from NAW. He’s 2-of-6 for 4 pts. – 8:50 PM
Siakam has 10 of his 23 in 3Q as Raptors start 4th up 94-85. VanVleet with 24. Naz Reid with 20 off the bench for Twolves. Some nice minutes from NAW. He’s 2-of-6 for 4 pts. – 8:50 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
11-2 Toronto run to close the 3rd. Siakam had 10 of his 23 points in the quarter. Trent had 9 of his 13. Raptors lead by 9 going into the 4th. – 8:48 PM
11-2 Toronto run to close the 3rd. Siakam had 10 of his 23 points in the quarter. Trent had 9 of his 13. Raptors lead by 9 going into the 4th. – 8:48 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 94-85.
Gobert is up to 12 points and 11 rebounds, his 28th double-double of the season.
Reid has 20 points in 14+ minutes of action off the bench, his 6th 20+ point game of the season. – 8:48 PM
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 94-85.
Gobert is up to 12 points and 11 rebounds, his 28th double-double of the season.
Reid has 20 points in 14+ minutes of action off the bench, his 6th 20+ point game of the season. – 8:48 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
BRUTAL end to the third quarter for the bench. Raptors lead 94-85 headed to the fourth. 11-2 Toronto run to close it out. – 8:47 PM
BRUTAL end to the third quarter for the bench. Raptors lead 94-85 headed to the fourth. 11-2 Toronto run to close it out. – 8:47 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam massacres Minott on about 3 possessions and then dishes for a Boucher 3
Great finish to the quarter or the Raptors, who are now up 9
But bench minutes loom – 8:46 PM
Siakam massacres Minott on about 3 possessions and then dishes for a Boucher 3
Great finish to the quarter or the Raptors, who are now up 9
But bench minutes loom – 8:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
What Pascal Siakam did to the Wolves, and especially rookie Josh Minnot, at the end of that quarter was unfriendly.
Raps lead 94-85. – 8:46 PM
What Pascal Siakam did to the Wolves, and especially rookie Josh Minnot, at the end of that quarter was unfriendly.
Raps lead 94-85. – 8:46 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Big-time close to Q3 for Siakam…scoring…distributing… rebounding.
Toronto up 9 heading to q4 – 8:46 PM
Big-time close to Q3 for Siakam…scoring…distributing… rebounding.
Toronto up 9 heading to q4 – 8:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Naz Reid is outscoring the Raptors’ bench (aka Gary Trent Jr.) 20-11. Overall, it’s a 35-11 Wolves edge in bench scoring. Sound familiar? – 8:43 PM
Naz Reid is outscoring the Raptors’ bench (aka Gary Trent Jr.) 20-11. Overall, it’s a 35-11 Wolves edge in bench scoring. Sound familiar? – 8:43 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Complete Naz Reid game tonight. Great offense, puzzled by foul calls on defense and his body has been injured all over. – 8:42 PM
Complete Naz Reid game tonight. Great offense, puzzled by foul calls on defense and his body has been injured all over. – 8:42 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Conley is holding Ant back and trying to get him to chill out after that Reid dunk. Lol – 8:41 PM
Conley is holding Ant back and trying to get him to chill out after that Reid dunk. Lol – 8:41 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
threes on threes on threes for Jaden. pic.twitter.com/APyrhUTefQ – 8:38 PM
threes on threes on threes for Jaden. pic.twitter.com/APyrhUTefQ – 8:38 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Minnesota has some fun players. Jaden McDaniels has a chance to be really good.
Naz Reid just gets it done.
If they deal KAT for value could be quite interesting next year. – 8:36 PM
Minnesota has some fun players. Jaden McDaniels has a chance to be really good.
Naz Reid just gets it done.
If they deal KAT for value could be quite interesting next year. – 8:36 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Hey, Minnesota leads
4:16 left in the third
Who’d have seen this coming? – 8:36 PM
Hey, Minnesota leads
4:16 left in the third
Who’d have seen this coming? – 8:36 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Kings are the No. 1 offense in the NBA and just reminded all of us why.
The Wizards were up 23-13, now the Kings lead 29-27. That happened in about 3 1/2 min. – 8:29 PM
The Kings are the No. 1 offense in the NBA and just reminded all of us why.
The Wizards were up 23-13, now the Kings lead 29-27. That happened in about 3 1/2 min. – 8:29 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Wolves have put McDaniels on VanVleet more often, and it’s making a big difference. – 8:25 PM
Wolves have put McDaniels on VanVleet more often, and it’s making a big difference. – 8:25 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the big fella at the break:
10 PTS / 9 REB / 3 AST / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/1fVJOnT6yQ – 8:16 PM
the big fella at the break:
10 PTS / 9 REB / 3 AST / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/1fVJOnT6yQ – 8:16 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
What a play by Barnes at the horn there. Recovers loose ball, rifles seeing-eye pass to Anunoby for the three. Toronto leads 66-58 over Minnesota who should be vulnurable without ANT and having lost in double OT at home Friday night. VanVleet with 22 to lead all scorers. – 8:05 PM
What a play by Barnes at the horn there. Recovers loose ball, rifles seeing-eye pass to Anunoby for the three. Toronto leads 66-58 over Minnesota who should be vulnurable without ANT and having lost in double OT at home Friday night. VanVleet with 22 to lead all scorers. – 8:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors cooking on offence, up 66-58 at the half — FVV’s got 22 –but Timberwolves are lurking – 8:03 PM
Raptors cooking on offence, up 66-58 at the half — FVV’s got 22 –but Timberwolves are lurking – 8:03 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Anunoby also had a team-high 87 dunks coming in and just added another highlight jam to his mixtape. He’s pretty good. – 8:00 PM
Anunoby also had a team-high 87 dunks coming in and just added another highlight jam to his mixtape. He’s pretty good. – 8:00 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
O.G. Anunoby is like a cheat code defensively. Mixes strength, athleticism, length and insane basketball IQ.
Got back after being open in corner but not passed to to make gigantic Gobert miss at rim by running to exactly the right place. Shame if he’s left off all-defensive team – 7:59 PM
O.G. Anunoby is like a cheat code defensively. Mixes strength, athleticism, length and insane basketball IQ.
Got back after being open in corner but not passed to to make gigantic Gobert miss at rim by running to exactly the right place. Shame if he’s left off all-defensive team – 7:59 PM
RUDY SAYS NOPE 
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors scuffling just enough to not take a commanding lead and let the Timberwolves hang around
That’s not fraught with peril, is it? – 7:54 PM
Raptors scuffling just enough to not take a commanding lead and let the Timberwolves hang around
That’s not fraught with peril, is it? – 7:54 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred has really been masterful running the show over the last few games. Just such a good feel when the Raptors need to settle down and get something basic, versus looking for mismatches in other moments. – 7:53 PM
Fred has really been masterful running the show over the last few games. Just such a good feel when the Raptors need to settle down and get something basic, versus looking for mismatches in other moments. – 7:53 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Naz Reid has been auto(ill)matic off the bench for the Wolves. He’s rad. – 7:40 PM
Naz Reid has been auto(ill)matic off the bench for the Wolves. He’s rad. – 7:40 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Slowmo doing Slowmo things. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RF3Upiwpca – 7:38 PM
Slowmo doing Slowmo things. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RF3Upiwpca – 7:38 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 32-26.
Gobert and Reid each have 7 points to pace the Wolves while Rudy is up to 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
The 3 dimes for Gobert in the first quarter are a season-high for any quarter. – 7:37 PM
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 32-26.
Gobert and Reid each have 7 points to pace the Wolves while Rudy is up to 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
The 3 dimes for Gobert in the first quarter are a season-high for any quarter. – 7:37 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
32-26 Toronto after 1Q, VanVleet and Poeltl with 27. Siakam and O.G. with five. – 7:36 PM
32-26 Toronto after 1Q, VanVleet and Poeltl with 27. Siakam and O.G. with five. – 7:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet scored or assisted on 21 of the Raptors’ 32 first-quarter points. Poeltl scored or assisted on 15.
Together, they combined for 27 points on 12-15 FG. Raptors lead by 6 after 1Q. – 7:36 PM
VanVleet scored or assisted on 21 of the Raptors’ 32 first-quarter points. Poeltl scored or assisted on 15.
Together, they combined for 27 points on 12-15 FG. Raptors lead by 6 after 1Q. – 7:36 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
The Raptors say Poeltl has set a career-high for points in a first quarter (12) and a season-high for points in any quarter. – 7:36 PM
The Raptors say Poeltl has set a career-high for points in a first quarter (12) and a season-high for points in any quarter. – 7:36 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Kiind of a blah quarter, Raptors up 32-26 behind 15 from VanVleet, who has been excellent – 7:35 PM
Kiind of a blah quarter, Raptors up 32-26 behind 15 from VanVleet, who has been excellent – 7:35 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
I can see Minott making an impact here. Reid has to try to not foul VanVleet with his face – 7:31 PM
I can see Minott making an impact here. Reid has to try to not foul VanVleet with his face – 7:31 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Fred and Jak have combined for 25 of the Raptors’ first 28 points. – 7:31 PM
Fred and Jak have combined for 25 of the Raptors’ first 28 points. – 7:31 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Through 8+ minutes, VanVleet and Poeltl are outscoring Minnesota 20-15. They’ve got 10 points apiece, have only missed 1 of their 10 shots and are responsible for half of the Raptors’ 6 assists. Impressive start. They lead 23-15. – 7:28 PM
Through 8+ minutes, VanVleet and Poeltl are outscoring Minnesota 20-15. They’ve got 10 points apiece, have only missed 1 of their 10 shots and are responsible for half of the Raptors’ 6 assists. Impressive start. They lead 23-15. – 7:28 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
23-15 Raptors, who are on an 11-3 run and playing with excellent pace against a T-Wolves team that lost at home in double OT last night. Poeltl and VanVleet both with 10, combined 9/10 from floor. – 7:27 PM
23-15 Raptors, who are on an 11-3 run and playing with excellent pace against a T-Wolves team that lost at home in double OT last night. Poeltl and VanVleet both with 10, combined 9/10 from floor. – 7:27 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Now the Raptors a tad more locked in
FVV and Poeltl each have 10 and they’re up 8 at second timeout – 7:26 PM
Now the Raptors a tad more locked in
FVV and Poeltl each have 10 and they’re up 8 at second timeout – 7:26 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors are an incredible basketball team and I’ve never said otherwise, you can’t prove it. – 7:26 PM
The Raptors are an incredible basketball team and I’ve never said otherwise, you can’t prove it. – 7:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors trail Minnesota 13-12 after 5:29 of 1Q. FVV with 5-2-2. Gobert w/ 7 for ANT-less T-Wolves. – 7:20 PM
Raptors trail Minnesota 13-12 after 5:29 of 1Q. FVV with 5-2-2. Gobert w/ 7 for ANT-less T-Wolves. – 7:20 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
This is the worst the Raptors’ pick-and-roll defence has looked for a while. O.G. just got beat by McDaniels for a nasty dunk off a Gobert screen. – 7:20 PM
This is the worst the Raptors’ pick-and-roll defence has looked for a while. O.G. just got beat by McDaniels for a nasty dunk off a Gobert screen. – 7:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Seeming to be some communication issues on defense so far as Wolves open a 13-12 lead in Toronto.
NOTE: Not in Toronto tonight, will be at each road game from here on out. Covering this one remotely. – 7:20 PM
Seeming to be some communication issues on defense so far as Wolves open a 13-12 lead in Toronto.
NOTE: Not in Toronto tonight, will be at each road game from here on out. Covering this one remotely. – 7:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors haven’t been exactly locked in, Minnesota up one at first timeout – 7:19 PM
Raptors haven’t been exactly locked in, Minnesota up one at first timeout – 7:19 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out indefinitely with ankle injury nba.nbcsports.com/2023/03/18/tim… – 7:16 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards out indefinitely with ankle injury nba.nbcsports.com/2023/03/18/tim… – 7:16 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Third game in a row a Canadian national team guard is in town to face the Raptors. Started with Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now it’s SGA’s cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who has been solid since joining the Wolves. – 7:12 PM
Third game in a row a Canadian national team guard is in town to face the Raptors. Started with Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now it’s SGA’s cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who has been solid since joining the Wolves. – 7:12 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Those Rascally Raptors are going to start VanVleet,Barnes, Anunoby, SIakam and Poeltl tonight
Gobert in, Edwards out for the Minnesotas – 6:48 PM
Those Rascally Raptors are going to start VanVleet,Barnes, Anunoby, SIakam and Poeltl tonight
Gobert in, Edwards out for the Minnesotas – 6:48 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Sunday’s game vs. Toronto.
OUT:
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (not with team)
Jae Crowder (left calf soreness)
Goran Dragic (left knee soreness)
Probable:
Grayson Allen (right plantar fascia soreness)
Brook Lopez (left ankle soreness) – 6:47 PM
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Sunday’s game vs. Toronto.
OUT:
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (not with team)
Jae Crowder (left calf soreness)
Goran Dragic (left knee soreness)
Probable:
Grayson Allen (right plantar fascia soreness)
Brook Lopez (left ankle soreness) – 6:47 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Conley, Prince, McDaniels, Anderson, Gobert start for the Wolves
Same lineup for Raps – 6:44 PM
Conley, Prince, McDaniels, Anderson, Gobert start for the Wolves
Same lineup for Raps – 6:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Gobert is in for the Wolves, starts with McDaniels, Conley, Anderson and Prince. Usuals for Raptors. – 6:41 PM
Gobert is in for the Wolves, starts with McDaniels, Conley, Anderson and Prince. Usuals for Raptors. – 6:41 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Anthony Edwards (Right Ankle Sprain), Jaylen Nowell (Left Knee Tendinopathy), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/JazQcgeIOA – 6:32 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Anthony Edwards (Right Ankle Sprain), Jaylen Nowell (Left Knee Tendinopathy), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/JazQcgeIOA – 6:32 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards injury could alter Wolves’ playoff picture. Story for Sunday’s paper, with info that Edwards will get further testing Sunday. startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 6:27 PM
Anthony Edwards injury could alter Wolves’ playoff picture. Story for Sunday’s paper, with info that Edwards will get further testing Sunday. startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 6:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Edwards will miss his first game of the season Saturday against the Raptors as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain.
More: https://t.co/p3A4c9kv9Z pic.twitter.com/SfJPXIsgK3 – 6:17 PM
Anthony Edwards will miss his first game of the season Saturday against the Raptors as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain.
More: https://t.co/p3A4c9kv9Z pic.twitter.com/SfJPXIsgK3 – 6:17 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is out indefinitely after injuring his ankle vs. Chicago on Friday. pic.twitter.com/EGnJ3KVEdU – 6:12 PM
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is out indefinitely after injuring his ankle vs. Chicago on Friday. pic.twitter.com/EGnJ3KVEdU – 6:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Finch says Gobert is a game-time decision. Second game of a back-to-back and he’s been dealing with a sore ankle but he only played 33 minutes last night before fouling out. With Ant out, would be a bit of a surprise if he didn’t play. – 5:43 PM
Finch says Gobert is a game-time decision. Second game of a back-to-back and he’s been dealing with a sore ankle but he only played 33 minutes last night before fouling out. With Ant out, would be a bit of a surprise if he didn’t play. – 5:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Anthony Edwards will not play tonight. He’s still in a walking boot according to Chris Finch. – 5:33 PM
Anthony Edwards will not play tonight. He’s still in a walking boot according to Chris Finch. – 5:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Only one missed call from L2M report from Bulls-TWolves double OT: Mike Conley should’ve been called for double dribble late in first OT. McDaniels scored at end of possession for two-point TWolves lead. – 4:46 PM
Only one missed call from L2M report from Bulls-TWolves double OT: Mike Conley should’ve been called for double dribble late in first OT. McDaniels scored at end of possession for two-point TWolves lead. – 4:46 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting for the season entering Friday: 7-for-25.
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting Friday: 3-for-4.
If Edwards is out, Wolves could really use him going on a heater for a few weeks. – 4:43 PM
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting for the season entering Friday: 7-for-25.
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting Friday: 3-for-4.
If Edwards is out, Wolves could really use him going on a heater for a few weeks. – 4:43 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves offensive rating this season when Anthony Edwards is on the floor: 113.7 (would rank 16th in the league)
Timberwolves offensive rating when Edwards is off the floor: 106.5 (would rank dead last). – 4:29 PM
Timberwolves offensive rating this season when Anthony Edwards is on the floor: 113.7 (would rank 16th in the league)
Timberwolves offensive rating when Edwards is off the floor: 106.5 (would rank dead last). – 4:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That was a pro move by Ty Proctor a min ago. Snake the PNR, attack the big, finish at the cup – 4:26 PM
That was a pro move by Ty Proctor a min ago. Snake the PNR, attack the big, finish at the cup – 4:26 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I think the biggest extra thing the Wolves need from Mike Conley in Ant’s absence is the floater game.
PnR between Conley and Gobert isn’t going to be surrounded by shooting due to injuries, taking away Rudy — so the only real advantage in PnR is going to be Mike off the screen. – 4:04 PM
I think the biggest extra thing the Wolves need from Mike Conley in Ant’s absence is the floater game.
PnR between Conley and Gobert isn’t going to be surrounded by shooting due to injuries, taking away Rudy — so the only real advantage in PnR is going to be Mike off the screen. – 4:04 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Through Friday, the Western Conference loss column (three don’t make the play-in):
PHX: 32
LAC: 33
DAL/GST: 35
MIN/OKC/UTA: 36
LAL/NOP: 37
POR: 38
Remaining head-to-heads: pic.twitter.com/sZLqLtLFHg – 3:55 PM
Through Friday, the Western Conference loss column (three don’t make the play-in):
PHX: 32
LAC: 33
DAL/GST: 35
MIN/OKC/UTA: 36
LAL/NOP: 37
POR: 38
Remaining head-to-heads: pic.twitter.com/sZLqLtLFHg – 3:55 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
‘Anangokaa in the 6ix’
Anangokaa translates in Ojibway to there are many stars.
🧵🪡 : @ocean_kiana – Welcome Toronto Creator pic.twitter.com/s4duLllzMK – 3:37 PM
‘Anangokaa in the 6ix’
Anangokaa translates in Ojibway to there are many stars.
🧵🪡 : @ocean_kiana – Welcome Toronto Creator pic.twitter.com/s4duLllzMK – 3:37 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The following is crazy
Since the All-Star break.
Walker Kessler is the 4th best screener in the pick and roll on offense (min 100 picks)
WALKER KESSLER IS THE BEST DEFENSIVE SCREEN DEFENDER ON THE PICK AND ROLL (top 60 screen defenders) pic.twitter.com/nRXXEbFvMj – 3:30 PM
The following is crazy
Since the All-Star break.
Walker Kessler is the 4th best screener in the pick and roll on offense (min 100 picks)
WALKER KESSLER IS THE BEST DEFENSIVE SCREEN DEFENDER ON THE PICK AND ROLL (top 60 screen defenders) pic.twitter.com/nRXXEbFvMj – 3:30 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
Me waiting to get cleared to play…..let the kid do what he loves 🏀 pic.twitter.com/WlDGNZ1Ctm – 3:28 PM
Me waiting to get cleared to play…..let the kid do what he loves 🏀 pic.twitter.com/WlDGNZ1Ctm – 3:28 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The most efficient screener in the NBA since the all-star break (min 100 screens) is Isaiah Joe.
He is 6’3
What are the Thunder doing that is working so well? – 3:22 PM
The most efficient screener in the NBA since the all-star break (min 100 screens) is Isaiah Joe.
He is 6’3
What are the Thunder doing that is working so well? – 3:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Knicks 67-62:
-Joker: 13-4-4
-Murray: 14-2-2-1, 5/7 FG, 3/4 3P
-Bruce Brown: 8 points and 5 assists, +8 in 15 min off the bench
Like I said earlier, y’all need to chill out pic.twitter.com/NjBEo2hx1D – 2:11 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Knicks 67-62:
-Joker: 13-4-4
-Murray: 14-2-2-1, 5/7 FG, 3/4 3P
-Bruce Brown: 8 points and 5 assists, +8 in 15 min off the bench
Like I said earlier, y’all need to chill out pic.twitter.com/NjBEo2hx1D – 2:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Coming off a 2OT loss last night, Minnesota is listing Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid & Austin Rivers as questionable for tonight’s game in Toronto. Nowell is doubtful & Towns is still out. Koloko (broken nose) is questionable for the Raps but expected to play in a mask. – 2:08 PM
Coming off a 2OT loss last night, Minnesota is listing Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid & Austin Rivers as questionable for tonight’s game in Toronto. Nowell is doubtful & Towns is still out. Koloko (broken nose) is questionable for the Raps but expected to play in a mask. – 2:08 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable to play in tonight’s game in Toronto – 1:12 PM
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable to play in tonight’s game in Toronto – 1:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
“I watch him every night and he’s special on that end of the floor.”
Despite the Raptors’ record and below average D – factors that generally impact voting – O.G. Anunoby has done more than enough to prove that he belongs on an NBA All-Defensive Team: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… – 1:11 PM
“I watch him every night and he’s special on that end of the floor.”
Despite the Raptors’ record and below average D – factors that generally impact voting – O.G. Anunoby has done more than enough to prove that he belongs on an NBA All-Defensive Team: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… – 1:11 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Toronto:
QUESTIONABLE
Edwards – Right Ankle Sprain
Gobert – Left Ankle Sprain
Reid – Left Calf Soreness
Rivers – Back Spasms
DOUBTFUL
Nowell – Left Knee Tendinopathy
OUT
Towns – Right Calf Strain – 1:10 PM
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Toronto:
QUESTIONABLE
Edwards – Right Ankle Sprain
Gobert – Left Ankle Sprain
Reid – Left Calf Soreness
Rivers – Back Spasms
DOUBTFUL
Nowell – Left Knee Tendinopathy
OUT
Towns – Right Calf Strain – 1:10 PM