The Toronto Raptors (35-26, 5th in Eastern Conference) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-23, 4th in Western Conference) in an interconference matchup. Toronto, coming off a loss to the Knicks, seeks to rebound on the road where they’ve won 17 of their last 25 away games. Minnesota rides a four-game win streak, led by Anthony Edwards’ scoring prowess, and aims to extend their recent dominance in this series. This game features Toronto’s resilient offense against Minnesota’s elite defense (top-5 in defensive rating), with rebounding and fourth-quarter execution likely deciding the outcome. Minnesota leads the season series 1-0 after a 128-126 win on Feb. 4.
Venue Location
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Injury Report
Toronto Raptors:
- Brandon Ingram (F): Questionable (thumb/left thumb sprain).
- Collin Murray-Boyles (F/PF): Out (thumb/left thumb sprain).
- Chucky Hepburn (G/PG): Out (knee/torn meniscus in right knee).
Minnesota Timberwolves:
- Joe Ingles (F/SF): Out (personal reasons).
- Anthony Edwards (G): GTD (foot).
- Jaylen Clark (G): GTD (illness).
Key Player Matchups
This game pits Minnesota’s elite defense (top-5 in points allowed) against Toronto’s balanced scoring, with rebounding battles and guard play crucial. Edwards’ scoring will test Toronto’s perimeter defense, while the Raptors’ frontcourt must contain Gobert.
- Anthony Edwards (MIN, G) vs. Scottie Barnes (TOR, F): Edwards leads Minnesota with 29.7 PPG on 49.4% shooting, thriving in clutch situations (recent 41-point game). Barnes, Toronto’s defensive anchor (19.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG), must use his versatility to contain Edwards’ drives and threes.
- Julius Randle (MIN, F) vs. Brandon Ingram (TOR, F): Randle averages 21.5 PPG on 48.3% shooting, excelling in the paint (recent double-double). Ingram (22.0 PPG on 47.4%), if active despite thumb injury, counters with mid-range scoring and isolation plays.
- Rudy Gobert (MIN, C) vs. Jakob Poeltl (TOR, C): Gobert anchors Minnesota’s defense with 11.5 RPG and elite rim protection. Poeltl must battle for boards (Toronto ranks 18th in rebounding) and exploit Gobert’s occasional foul trouble.
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN, F) vs. RJ Barrett (TOR, G/F): McDaniels provides efficient scoring (15.2 PPG on 52.5%) and defense. Barrett’s athleticism could create mismatches if he attacks the rim.
Other notables: Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) vs. Immanuel Quickley (TOR) for three-point shooting; Naz Reid (MIN) vs. Toronto’s bench for secondary scoring.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto is 5-5 in their last 10, struggling against top teams (lost 3 of last 4). Minnesota is 7-3 in their last 10, on a four-game win streak.
Toronto Raptors Last 10 Games (5-5, -10 point differential):
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Mar 3 | vs NYK | L 95-111 |
| Feb 28 | @ WSH | W 134-125 |
| Feb 25 | vs SAS | L 107-110 |
| Feb 24 | vs OKC | L 107-116 |
| Feb 22 | @ ATL | W 122-115 |
| Feb 20 | vs BKN | W 108-102 |
| Feb 18 | @ IND | L 110-120 |
| Feb 16 | vs CLE | L 105-112 |
| Feb 14 | @ PHI | W 115-110 |
| Feb 12 | vs IND | W 118-112 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Last 10 Games (7-3, +52 point differential):
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Mar 3 | vs MEM | W 117-110 |
| Mar 1 | @ DEN | W 117-108 |
| Feb 26 | @ LAC | W 94-88 |
| Feb 24 | @ POR | W 124-121 |
| Feb 22 | vs BKN | L 95-122 |
| Feb 20 | vs MIL | W 112-101 |
| Feb 18 | @ PHX | L 105-110 |
| Feb 16 | @ LAC | W 110-105 |
| Feb 14 | @ POR | W 128-91 |
| Feb 12 | @ LAC | L 100-121 |
Series History
The Raptors hold a 39-20 all-time edge over the Timberwolves in the regular season (no playoff meetings). Toronto has won 6 of the last 10 overall, but Minnesota has a 4-4 split in the last 8 at Target Center.
Recent dominance favors Minnesota at home:
- Timberwolves lead 2025-26 series 1-0 (128-126 on Feb. 4).
- Timberwolves 3-2 SU in last 5 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in last 5 matchups.
Betting Trends
- Total: Over hits in 4 of last 6 Raptors games; Under in 17 of Islanders’ last 25 away (wait, wrong sport, but for NBA: Under in recent Wolves home games).
- Key Trends: Timberwolves 34-15 SU as favorites; Raptors 17-8 SU in last 25 road games but 0-7 SU vs. teams above .500 recently. Over is 4-1 in last 5 H2H; Timberwolves 27-35 ATS overall.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors 226.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026
