Timberwolves Defeat Raptors for 5th Straight Win

Minnesota rallies from early deficit to beat Toronto 115-107 at home

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-107 at the Target Center, extending their winning streak to five games. The Wolves trailed by 12 points early in the first quarter before storming back to lead by as many as 18 points. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 22 points, while Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves' win keeps them in third place in the Western Conference standings with a 40-23 record, continuing their strong season and push for a high playoff seed.

The details

After falling behind 12-0 to start the game, the Timberwolves rallied to take control and never relinquished the lead. Edwards and Gobert were the key contributors, with Edwards scoring 22 points and Gobert adding 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Wolves' defense also stepped up, limiting the Raptors' scoring opportunities in the second half.

  • The game was played on March 6, 2026 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
  • The Timberwolves have now won 5 games in a row.

The players

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' leading scorer, who had 22 points in the win.

Rudy Gobert

The Timberwolves' starting center, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The NBA team that plays its home games at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Toronto Raptors

The NBA team that lost to the Timberwolves in this game.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back from that early deficit. The guys really stepped up on both ends of the floor.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach (Timberwolves.com)

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Orlando Magic on March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' resilient comeback win over the Raptors demonstrates their ability to overcome early deficits and maintain their position as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.