Raptors’ backcourt too good for Wolves as 2nd seed enters focus
The Raptors have a real opportunity to go on a run now.
The Raptors have a real opportunity to go on a run now.
Ahh yes, the Minnesota Timberwolves. A team that most Canadians have been wishing success for, for some time. All because they harbour our problematic-favourite, Andrew Wiggins. Karl-Anthony Towns and Wiggins were both highly touted coming out of college, both first overall picks, and are both signed to max contracts. And yet, their impact on these…
So, a basketball game is happening today. Neither team has anything on the line; in fact Raptors fans are more likely to pay attention to the results that determine their first round playoff match up, but a basketball game is occurring nonetheless! Toronto close their regular season on the road against a Minnesota team that…
Minnesota 105 Final Box Score 112 Toronto A P. Siakam20 MIN, 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 4-6 FG, 1-1 3FG, 0-1 FT, 2 BLK, 0 TO, 7 +/- Showed his defensive versatility again, had some nice assists, and even hit a three. Nice game from Pascal, although I wouldn’t mind seeing him…
Through 48 games this season the Toronto Raptors have lost to the same team twice precisely once. They'll look to continue this stat as they face a road weary Timberwolves squad tonight on a back to back set.
It's reductive, but the Raptors' experience won out on a fun, defense-free night.
Wednesday night had clutch moments, killer instinct, an ejection and plenty of defensive chaos. But in the end, the Raptors prevailed against Wiggins' Wolves on Canada Basketball Night while tying a franchise record with their ninth straight home win in the process.
Surrounded by, these...well, you get the idea.