R.J. Barrett and the reeling Toronto Raptors travel to Minnesota to take on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
and are three losses away from matching a team record of 17 straight from the 1997-98 season. The Timberwolves enter tonight’s game coming off a win over theBarrett returned to game action on Tuesday for the first time since the death of his younger brother, Nathan and led all scorers with 28 points, adding six rebounds and six assists in the loss. The Mississauga, Ont., native said it was good to finally return to the court.
"It just felt good to be back out there with the guys," said Barrett, following Tuesday’s game."Playing definitely helped me feel better."also returned to the lineup following an extended absence due to the death of his uncle. The 24-year-old contributed 20 points and six assists in his return. "During the whole process, we were constantly checking on each other," said Barrett."I've known him for a long time, we've been together for the past four years, so it was definitely hard to go through that but having somebody like that to talk to sure helps."
Toronto will face another tough test in Minnesota, as the Timberwolves are 27-10 at home and boast the NBA’s best defence, holding teams to a league-low 106.2 points per game. Edwards remains the driving force of the Timberwolves’ offence, averaging a career-highs with 26.1 points and 5.1 assists per game.The Raptors are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with seven games remaining in the season.
This is the second matchup between the clubs this season. Toronto won the first matchup 97-94 to open the season on Oct. 25.left Tuesday’s game with right knee soreness and did not return. His status for tonight has yet to be announced. Poeltl ,
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