Toronto vs. Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Target Center in a matchup of 2-0 teams. Both clubs opened the season with two victories and will look to remain unbeaten in the early NBA schedule.
Toronto enters after a 112-102 road win at Washington. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 37 minutes. RJ Barrett added 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one block, while Kawhi Leonard finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and one assist. Toronto also defeated Chicago 135-92 in its previous game, with Barnes recording 23 points, six rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes.
Barnes is the player to watch for Toronto. In his two most recent appearances, he has combined scoring, rebounding and playmaking while helping the Raptors start the season with consecutive wins. Toronto will need another strong all-around effort from Barnes against a Minnesota team that has also started quickly.
Minnesota enters after a 115-93 road win at Orlando. Ayo Dosunmu paced the Timberwolves with 14 points, six rebounds, nine assists and one block in 27 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga added 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Rudy Gobert contributed 14 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Minnesota also beat Miami 131-106 in its previous game, as Dosunmu scored 16 points with five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes.
Dosunmu is the player to watch for Minnesota. His recent performances have included efficient scoring and strong distribution, giving the Timberwolves another backcourt option alongside a balanced frontcourt. Minnesota will try to use its home court and depth to counter Toronto’s early-season momentum.
The matchup features two teams that have scored efficiently and protected undefeated records through their first two games. Both teams will aim to continue that form at Target Center. The Raptors and Timberwolves will meet for the first time this season. Toronto will look to maintain its road form, while Minnesota will seek a strong home start. Toronto’s upcoming schedule includes home games against Orlando, Memphis, Boston and New York and road games at the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Minnesota’s upcoming schedule includes a trip to Cleveland, home games against Golden State, the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee, Utah, Dallas and Chicago, and road games at San Antonio, Houston and New Orleans.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Toronto 116, Minnesota 112. Interstat’s ELO system gives Minnesota a 77.2 percent probability to win. Minnesota is installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5, and the over/under is 229.5.