Minnesota Timberwolves turn third-quarter tide against the Toronto Raptors at Target Center

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 40-23 after a 115-107 result against the Toronto Raptors, who came in at 35-27, at 8:00 PM EDT at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors final score reflected the Wolves’ edge in steals at 10-6 and total rebounds at 52-44, with 7 lead changes and 6 ties shaping the game flow.

First quarter

The Wolves opened with 31 points in the first quarter while the Raptors scored 27, and Minnesota’s early pressure showed in points off turnovers at 26 for the game. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota’s primary scoring punch with 22 points on 67 percent shooting, and the Wolves finished the night at 52 percent from the field. Toronto kept contact behind 49 percent field goals and 9 made 3-pointers on 43 percent from deep.

Second quarter

Minnesota scored 24 points in the second quarter as Toronto matched it with 27, and the Raptors’ interior work helped them reach 52 points in the paint for the game. The Wolves’ bench contributed 34 points compared to Toronto’s 25, a gap that mattered as the teams traded stretches within a 12-point Raptors biggest lead and an 18-point Wolves biggest lead. Rudy Gobert anchored Minnesota’s work on the glass with 12 rebounds while adding 18 points and 3 blocks.

Third quarter

The Wolves swung the game with 35 points in the third quarter while holding Toronto to 22, and that quarter aligned with Minnesota’s 60 effective field goal percent for the game. Julius Randle supplied 17 points as Minnesota paired scoring with ball movement that totaled 24 assists. This post game analysis also starts with Minnesota’s defensive activity, as the Wolves finished with 5 blocks and forced 14 Toronto turnovers.

Fourth quarter

Toronto scored 31 points in the fourth quarter while Minnesota added 25, and the Raptors’ late push connected to 24 free throw attempts even with 67 percent at the line. Minnesota’s ability to finish possessions showed in 35 defensive rebounds and a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio, while Toronto ended at 1.83. Post-game thoughts Minnesota Timberwolves centered on Gobert’s 0 turnovers alongside Minnesota’s 13 team turnovers, and the post-game report Minnesota Timberwolves closed with Minnesota’s 15 fast break points compared to Toronto’s 14.

The Wolves are scheduled to host the Orlando Magic at Target Center in Minneapolis on 3/7/2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with viewing on Amazon Prime Video and FDSN. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Wolves fans.