Raptors Lose to Timberwolves, Struggle Against Top Teams

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Toronto Raptors dropped the 115-107 decision to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. This latest loss fits a pattern of struggles against teams higher in the standings. Standout problems showed up in the box score, from shaky 3-point shooting to a brutal third quarter. The Raptors connected on just 9-3s, with 4 from RJ Barrett alone. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves got 9 from Anthony Edwards and Dante DeVincenzo combined. Toronto's long-range issues have plagued them all season, especially versus defenses like Minnesota's that rank among the league's best. RJ Barrett stood out as the bright spot, dropping 25 points on 9-14 shooting. He drained 4-5 from deep. On the flip side, Brandon Ingram had a rough go, scoring 14 on 5-16 tries amid a thumb sprain. The Wolves pulled away with a 35-22-3rd quarter explosion, flipping a 1-point halftime edge

1:03into a solid lead. That run broke the game open and sealed the victory. It's the first time in 22 years the Timberwolves have swept the season series from Toronto, winning four of the last five meetings overall. The Raptors now regroup as they chase consistency against top competition. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. Head in. Sound on. Lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillo.com. Link in the description. Head in. Sound on. Lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillo.com.