- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: DAZN
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The Toronto Raptors (2-0) are heading to Target Center this Sunday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0).
In their last encounter, the Raptors secured a victory against the Wizards with a score of 112-102. Toronto recorded a shooting percentage of 43.6% (44 out of 101) and made 7 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they completed 17 of 21 shots, achieving an 81.0% success rate. The Raptors gained a total of 53 rebounds, including 19 offensive boards, and dished out 25 assists while forcing the opposition into 23 turnovers and securing 12 steals. On the defensive end, Toronto allowed their opponent to shoot 38.0% from the floor with Washington hitting 30 out of 79 attempts. Washington also managed 21 assists and 10 steals during the game, grabbing a total of 40 rebounds (6 offensive, 34 defensive) and recording 6 blocks. Washington shot 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 30 out of 35 attempts, and scored 12 out of 37 attempts from three-point range. The Raptors accumulated 31 personal fouls, while the Wizards totaled 26 fouls.
Scottie Barnes was a standout performer in this contest, finishing with 28 points on 12 of 26 shooting in 37 minutes of play, alongside collecting 14 rebounds and contributing 5 assists.
Toronto boasts a record of 2-0 this season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and are committing 30.0 personal fouls per contest. As a team, Toronto secures 52.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 56 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league for assists. They are shooting 26.2% from beyond the arc (17 of 65) and 80.6% from the free-throw line. The Raptors score an average of 123.5 points per game, placing them 5th in the NBA, with a shooting percentage of 44.2%.
Defensively, the Raptors are causing 25.0 turnovers per game while committing 30.0 fouls. They allow just 21.9% shooting from three-point range and rank 3rd in points allowed per game (97.0). Toronto concedes a shooting percentage of 34.8% (57 of 164) and 48.5 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in the league for allowed assists with 37.
In their previous game, the Timberwolves recorded a 115-93 win against the Magic. Minnesota allowed Orlando 43 total rebounds (8 offensive). The Timberwolves shot 20.5% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 39 attempts, and went 11 of 19 from the free throw line (57.9%). They allowed 44.0% shooting from the field, with Orlando converting 37 of 84 attempts. Minnesota had a field goal percentage of 42.9%, making 42 of 98 attempts. They successfully made 14 of 37 three-point attempts for a rate of 37.8%, along with shooting 56.7% for 17 total free throws. Orlando committed 26 personal fouls, sending the Timberwolves to the free-throw line 30 times. The Timberwolves also forced 12 turnovers and secured 8 steals, with a total of 61 rebounds (39 defensive, 22 offensive).
Anthony Edwards played a significant role for Minnesota, scoring 15 points on 5 of 23 shooting, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in 33 minutes of action.
Minnesota holds a 2-0 record early in the season. Offensively, they have a shooting percentage of 44.9% from the field, placed 17th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 246 points this season (123.0 per game) and average 56.5 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 26.5 per game, ranking 10th in the league, while they average 14.0 turnovers. The Timberwolves also commit 22.5 personal fouls and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 59.3%.
Defensively, Minnesota ranks 4th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 99.5. They force an average of 17.5 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot 46.1% from the field (16th in the league). Their defense yields 22.2% from three-point range (16 of 72) and allows opponents a free-throw shooting percentage of 68.9%. They give up an average of 25.0 assists and 38.5 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 3rd in the NBA respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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