Anthony Edwards and the Wolves won in Toronto

It was not written before the match, but we could, if we exaggerate a bit, summarize the first quarter as a duel between Sandro Mamukelašvili and Anthony Edwards. In any case, there is a lot of rhythm and the meeting is pleasant and will remain so until the end (35-32). The Raptors impose their high tempo and distance themselves 19-6 from the Wolves team, which is not in a hurry to defend itself. Immanuel Quickley hits a 3-pointer to end the first period (72-59) before picking up where he left off at the start of the third quarter.

Minutes pass, and Minnesota fails to break the rhythm of Toronto (104-94). Worse, when they come back in the last act and find themselves 2 or 3 points behind their opponents, they waste a lot of possessions, which undermines their ambitions. Then Anthony Edwards moved up a notch, on both sides of the court, and scored 12 points in four minutes. In addition to his presence in the defense, the All-Star guard carries his team, and Chris Finch’s troops manage, tooth and breath, to narrowly win in Canada (126-128).

WHAT TO REMEMBER

The Complete Time of Money by Anthony Edwards. This isn’t the first time the All-Star has turned things around and taken control late in a match. More interestingly, he didn’t just do it offensively, but also defensively, stealing a few balls and blocking a shot. With his 12 points in four minutes, as well as his defensive work, he was completely decisive and finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.

Wolves took the wrong train before changing it. By the way, a loss would not be illogical for Rudy Gobert and his gang, as they let the Raptors impose their rhythm and were never able to defend at a high level. We know it, we repeat, defense is Minnesota’s barometer. And in this meeting, there was no minimum, and only with the last well-negotiated reversal did the Wolves win. But in a long regular season, you also have to be able to take these matchups, even if the way is not convincing.

Toronto’s third loss in four matches. Obviously, the scenario is frustrating for the Raptors, who are not reviving after the success against the Jazz and who are losing for the third time in four games, although they prepared the ingredients to finish the evening with a smile.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.