The Minnesota Timberwolves showed on Thursday that they’re one of the NBA’s toughest teams after Anthony Edwards led them to a 128-126 comeback victory against the Toronto Raptors. It was Minny’s fifth win in the last six games.
After falling into an 18-point deficit early in the second half, Edwards eventually came alive in the clutch, firing 13 of his 30 points in the final frame, including two jumpers that sealed the win for Minnesota.
“That’s what I put in the overtime for, they played so fast… I gotta figure it out. It’s all in the mindset, and that’s what it was tonight,” Edwards said postgame.
Wolves Finally Win in Toronto Led by Anthony Edwards
Aside from Anthony Edwards’ heroics, a collective offensive output from the Wolves fueled the comeback, as seven players scored in double figures.
The hard-fought victory marked Minnesota’s first win over the Raptors in 22 years. The Wolves’ last win up north dated back to January 21, 2004—or when Edwards was just two years old.
Unofficially, the Wolves already beat the Raptors as visitors back in 2021. However, that win came during the height of the pandemic, when Toronto played its home games at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and not in Canada. So, technically, it wasn’t a real home game.
Raptors Choke in the Clutch Again
Late-game collapses are seemingly becoming a trend for Toronto, as this latest loss marks the Raptors’ second straight time choking a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.
Just a few days ago, the Raptors also had a 13-point lead against the Orlando Magic at the start of the final frame, but eventually lost by double digits themselves.
The Raptors, who recently acquired the services of Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Warriors, will have a shot to bounce back on Friday when they face the Chicago Bulls, while the Timberwolves will look to continue their hot streak when they face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.
