When the Timberwolves matched up against the Toronto Raptors just 10 days ago at Target Center, a victory felt like a longshot. Both teams had obstacles to overcome: the Raptors were visiting Minneapolis on the second night of a back-to-back having defeated the Spurs the night before.
Meanwhile, it was the Wolves first game without Jimmy Butler since early in the season when they were defeated handily in two consecutive matchups with their all-star wing sidelined. Nevertheless, the Wolves snuck out a victory against the high powered Raptors behind 29 points, five rebounds and three assists from Andrew Wiggins.