The Timberwolves offense was firing on all cylinders early on, from the ball movement to the shot-making to taking care of the basketball. The Timberwolves opened the game on a 16-3 run and they never looked back from there in a 112-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their home opener at Target Center in Minneapolis Saturday night.

For Minnesota, Julius Randle led the way with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists while Anthony Edwards (24 points (5 3PM), 6 rebounds, 4 assists) and Donte DiVincenzo (16 points (4 3PM)) combined for 40 points in the victory.

The Toronto Raptors struggled to overcome a slow start, ultimately falling to the hosts, Minnesota Timberwolves, 101-112. Despite a solid fourth-quarter push, the Raptors’ struggles for the better part of the game proved too much to overcome,

Because the Wolves indeed looked like title contenders in their 112-101 win against the short-handed Toronto Raptors. Yes, Toronto is expected to be a cellar dweller this season, while currently being down two starters and playing the second night of a back-to-back.