"In a game where the Raptors had the momentum for much of the duration - leading by as many as 18 points at one point and going into the fourth quarter with a 10-point lead - all Toronto needed to do was execute effectively in the late stage and walk out with the win. It also helped that Toronto was hosting the Timberwolves at home, with the last time Minnesota boasted a victory on the Raptors' court coming back on January 21, 2004."
"But to the shock of a capacity crowd at Scotiabank Arena, they would ultimately fall 128-126. Toronto giving up 11 points on seven turnovers in the fourth quarter is just inexcusable. As the game began to teeter in Minnesota's favor, the Raptors got way too frantic and lackadaisical, giving up the ball in crucial possessions. RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley, and even Scottie Barnes, just got way to careless in the second half."
"I can get making one mistake in crunch time, but with under two minutes to go, I watched as the Raptors committed consecutive turnovers that essentially won Minnesota the game. Toronto couldn't secure rebounds, giving Minnesota so many additional chances to increase their lead, and when Anthony Edwards hit a big-time shot with just over a minute to go - I knew the Raptors were going to have a hard time coming back."
The Toronto Raptors built and held momentum for much of the game, leading by as many as 18 points and entering the fourth quarter with a 10-point advantage while hosting the Timberwolves. The Raptors ultimately lost 128-126 after surrendering 11 points on seven fourth-quarter turnovers. As Minnesota closed the gap, Toronto became frantic and careless with the ball, with players including RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley, and Scottie Barnes committing costly errors. Toronto also failed to secure rebounds, giving Minnesota extra possessions, and Anthony Edwards hit a decisive shot with just over a minute remaining.
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