⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Raptors got 20 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ TOR better than we expected
+20Q134-14
+2Q225-25
-4Q321-25
-2Q422-28
▼ MIN better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 20 points better than our numbers for the Raptors.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Raptors won, and why the Timberwolves did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 33 free throws to their nineteen- Kept giving it away, 21 turnovers to their twelve
- Gave up second chances, fifteen offensive rebounds to their six
Key battles
12Blocks4
6Offensive rebounds15
21Turnovers12
51%Shooting from the field36%
📊The numbers
| TOR | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Shooting from the field | 36% |
| 4 | Threes made | 6 |
| 40% | Three-point accuracy | 35% |
| 22 | Free throws made | 16 |
| 60 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 6 | Offensive rebounds | 15 |
| 29 | Assists | 27 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 19 | Points off turnovers | 15 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 9 | Steals | 11 |
| 12 | Blocks | 4 |
