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Minnesota Falls 86-81 to Raptors - Recap

Minnesota was victimized by Norman Powell for 31 points as the Raptors defeated the Timberwolves 86-81 in NBA action on Friday.

Toronto was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 225.5.

Fred VanVleet had 12 points for Toronto and Terence Davis chipped in with 11 points. Pascal Siakam had 6 assists for the Raptors, while Pascal Siakam was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Minnesota got 19 points from Karl-Anthony Towns in a losing cause and another 13 points from Malik Beasley. Jordan McLaughlin contributed 7 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 13 rebounds.

Toronto led at halftime, 45-35.

Toronto had a 51-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Toronto looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the 76ers. The Timberwolves will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.