Timberwolves vs. Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-36) play against the Toronto Raptors (34-36) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Saturday March 18, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves 0, Toronto Raptors 0 (7:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Those Rascally Raptors are going to start VanVleet,Barnes, Anunoby, SIakam and Poeltl tonight
Gobert in, Edwards out for the Minnesotas – 6:48 PM
Those Rascally Raptors are going to start VanVleet,Barnes, Anunoby, SIakam and Poeltl tonight
Gobert in, Edwards out for the Minnesotas – 6:48 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Sunday’s game vs. Toronto.
OUT:
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (not with team)
Jae Crowder (left calf soreness)
Goran Dragic (left knee soreness)
Probable:
Grayson Allen (right plantar fascia soreness)
Brook Lopez (left ankle soreness) – 6:47 PM
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Sunday’s game vs. Toronto.
OUT:
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (not with team)
Jae Crowder (left calf soreness)
Goran Dragic (left knee soreness)
Probable:
Grayson Allen (right plantar fascia soreness)
Brook Lopez (left ankle soreness) – 6:47 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Conley, Prince, McDaniels, Anderson, Gobert start for the Wolves
Same lineup for Raps – 6:44 PM
Conley, Prince, McDaniels, Anderson, Gobert start for the Wolves
Same lineup for Raps – 6:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Gobert is in for the Wolves, starts with McDaniels, Conley, Anderson and Prince. Usuals for Raptors. – 6:41 PM
Gobert is in for the Wolves, starts with McDaniels, Conley, Anderson and Prince. Usuals for Raptors. – 6:41 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Anthony Edwards (Right Ankle Sprain), Jaylen Nowell (Left Knee Tendinopathy), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/JazQcgeIOA – 6:32 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Anthony Edwards (Right Ankle Sprain), Jaylen Nowell (Left Knee Tendinopathy), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/JazQcgeIOA – 6:32 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards injury could alter Wolves’ playoff picture. Story for Sunday’s paper, with info that Edwards will get further testing Sunday. startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 6:27 PM
Anthony Edwards injury could alter Wolves’ playoff picture. Story for Sunday’s paper, with info that Edwards will get further testing Sunday. startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 6:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Anthony Edwards will miss his first game of the season Saturday against the Raptors as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain.
More: https://t.co/p3A4c9kv9Z pic.twitter.com/SfJPXIsgK3 – 6:17 PM
Anthony Edwards will miss his first game of the season Saturday against the Raptors as he continues to deal with a right ankle sprain.
More: https://t.co/p3A4c9kv9Z pic.twitter.com/SfJPXIsgK3 – 6:17 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is out indefinitely after injuring his ankle vs. Chicago on Friday. pic.twitter.com/EGnJ3KVEdU – 6:12 PM
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is out indefinitely after injuring his ankle vs. Chicago on Friday. pic.twitter.com/EGnJ3KVEdU – 6:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Finch says Gobert is a game-time decision. Second game of a back-to-back and he’s been dealing with a sore ankle but he only played 33 minutes last night before fouling out. With Ant out, would be a bit of a surprise if he didn’t play. – 5:43 PM
Finch says Gobert is a game-time decision. Second game of a back-to-back and he’s been dealing with a sore ankle but he only played 33 minutes last night before fouling out. With Ant out, would be a bit of a surprise if he didn’t play. – 5:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Anthony Edwards will not play tonight. He’s still in a walking boot according to Chris Finch. – 5:33 PM
Anthony Edwards will not play tonight. He’s still in a walking boot according to Chris Finch. – 5:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Only one missed call from L2M report from Bulls-TWolves double OT: Mike Conley should’ve been called for double dribble late in first OT. McDaniels scored at end of possession for two-point TWolves lead. – 4:46 PM
Only one missed call from L2M report from Bulls-TWolves double OT: Mike Conley should’ve been called for double dribble late in first OT. McDaniels scored at end of possession for two-point TWolves lead. – 4:46 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting for the season entering Friday: 7-for-25.
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting Friday: 3-for-4.
If Edwards is out, Wolves could really use him going on a heater for a few weeks. – 4:43 PM
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting for the season entering Friday: 7-for-25.
Jaden McDaniels clutch time shooting Friday: 3-for-4.
If Edwards is out, Wolves could really use him going on a heater for a few weeks. – 4:43 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves offensive rating this season when Anthony Edwards is on the floor: 113.7 (would rank 16th in the league)
Timberwolves offensive rating when Edwards is off the floor: 106.5 (would rank dead last). – 4:29 PM
Timberwolves offensive rating this season when Anthony Edwards is on the floor: 113.7 (would rank 16th in the league)
Timberwolves offensive rating when Edwards is off the floor: 106.5 (would rank dead last). – 4:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That was a pro move by Ty Proctor a min ago. Snake the PNR, attack the big, finish at the cup – 4:26 PM
That was a pro move by Ty Proctor a min ago. Snake the PNR, attack the big, finish at the cup – 4:26 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I think the biggest extra thing the Wolves need from Mike Conley in Ant’s absence is the floater game.
PnR between Conley and Gobert isn’t going to be surrounded by shooting due to injuries, taking away Rudy — so the only real advantage in PnR is going to be Mike off the screen. – 4:04 PM
I think the biggest extra thing the Wolves need from Mike Conley in Ant’s absence is the floater game.
PnR between Conley and Gobert isn’t going to be surrounded by shooting due to injuries, taking away Rudy — so the only real advantage in PnR is going to be Mike off the screen. – 4:04 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Through Friday, the Western Conference loss column (three don’t make the play-in):
PHX: 32
LAC: 33
DAL/GST: 35
MIN/OKC/UTA: 36
LAL/NOP: 37
POR: 38
Remaining head-to-heads: pic.twitter.com/sZLqLtLFHg – 3:55 PM
Through Friday, the Western Conference loss column (three don’t make the play-in):
PHX: 32
LAC: 33
DAL/GST: 35
MIN/OKC/UTA: 36
LAL/NOP: 37
POR: 38
Remaining head-to-heads: pic.twitter.com/sZLqLtLFHg – 3:55 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
‘Anangokaa in the 6ix’
Anangokaa translates in Ojibway to there are many stars.
🧵🪡 : @ocean_kiana – Welcome Toronto Creator pic.twitter.com/s4duLllzMK – 3:37 PM
‘Anangokaa in the 6ix’
Anangokaa translates in Ojibway to there are many stars.
🧵🪡 : @ocean_kiana – Welcome Toronto Creator pic.twitter.com/s4duLllzMK – 3:37 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The following is crazy
Since the All-Star break.
Walker Kessler is the 4th best screener in the pick and roll on offense (min 100 picks)
WALKER KESSLER IS THE BEST DEFENSIVE SCREEN DEFENDER ON THE PICK AND ROLL (top 60 screen defenders) pic.twitter.com/nRXXEbFvMj – 3:30 PM
The following is crazy
Since the All-Star break.
Walker Kessler is the 4th best screener in the pick and roll on offense (min 100 picks)
WALKER KESSLER IS THE BEST DEFENSIVE SCREEN DEFENDER ON THE PICK AND ROLL (top 60 screen defenders) pic.twitter.com/nRXXEbFvMj – 3:30 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
Me waiting to get cleared to play…..let the kid do what he loves 🏀 pic.twitter.com/WlDGNZ1Ctm – 3:28 PM
Me waiting to get cleared to play…..let the kid do what he loves 🏀 pic.twitter.com/WlDGNZ1Ctm – 3:28 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The most efficient screener in the NBA since the all-star break (min 100 screens) is Isaiah Joe.
He is 6’3
What are the Thunder doing that is working so well? – 3:22 PM
The most efficient screener in the NBA since the all-star break (min 100 screens) is Isaiah Joe.
He is 6’3
What are the Thunder doing that is working so well? – 3:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Knicks 67-62:
-Joker: 13-4-4
-Murray: 14-2-2-1, 5/7 FG, 3/4 3P
-Bruce Brown: 8 points and 5 assists, +8 in 15 min off the bench
Like I said earlier, y’all need to chill out pic.twitter.com/NjBEo2hx1D – 2:11 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Knicks 67-62:
-Joker: 13-4-4
-Murray: 14-2-2-1, 5/7 FG, 3/4 3P
-Bruce Brown: 8 points and 5 assists, +8 in 15 min off the bench
Like I said earlier, y’all need to chill out pic.twitter.com/NjBEo2hx1D – 2:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Coming off a 2OT loss last night, Minnesota is listing Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid & Austin Rivers as questionable for tonight’s game in Toronto. Nowell is doubtful & Towns is still out. Koloko (broken nose) is questionable for the Raps but expected to play in a mask. – 2:08 PM
Coming off a 2OT loss last night, Minnesota is listing Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid & Austin Rivers as questionable for tonight’s game in Toronto. Nowell is doubtful & Towns is still out. Koloko (broken nose) is questionable for the Raps but expected to play in a mask. – 2:08 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable to play in tonight’s game in Toronto – 1:12 PM
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable to play in tonight’s game in Toronto – 1:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
“I watch him every night and he’s special on that end of the floor.”
Despite the Raptors’ record and below average D – factors that generally impact voting – O.G. Anunoby has done more than enough to prove that he belongs on an NBA All-Defensive Team: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… – 1:11 PM
“I watch him every night and he’s special on that end of the floor.”
Despite the Raptors’ record and below average D – factors that generally impact voting – O.G. Anunoby has done more than enough to prove that he belongs on an NBA All-Defensive Team: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… – 1:11 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Toronto:
QUESTIONABLE
Edwards – Right Ankle Sprain
Gobert – Left Ankle Sprain
Reid – Left Calf Soreness
Rivers – Back Spasms
DOUBTFUL
Nowell – Left Knee Tendinopathy
OUT
Towns – Right Calf Strain – 1:10 PM
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Toronto:
QUESTIONABLE
Edwards – Right Ankle Sprain
Gobert – Left Ankle Sprain
Reid – Left Calf Soreness
Rivers – Back Spasms
DOUBTFUL
Nowell – Left Knee Tendinopathy
OUT
Towns – Right Calf Strain – 1:10 PM