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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 115–107 on March 5 at Target Center, staying under the Vegas total of 226.5 points. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 22 points while Rudy Gobert added 18, as the Timberwolves shot 51.9 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers to control most of the matchup. Toronto's Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Immanuel Quickley contributed 18, but the Raptors' 49.4 percent shooting and nine made threes proved insufficient. Minnesota's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Toronto 35–22 to build separation; the Timberwolves' offensive rating of 118.4 and defensive rating of 113.2 reflected their balanced execution. Both teams committed 12 turnovers and grabbed similar rebound totals (Minnesota 41, Toronto 40), but Minnesota's 10 steals and 24 assists powered their eight-point victory. The Raptors' fourth-quarter surge (31 points) came too late to overcome the deficit. Minnesota's win strengthens their playoff positioning in a competitive Western Conference race.
