October 27th 09:00 NBA Minnesota Toronto
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# Home Team: Minnesota Timberwolves (1 win, 1 loss)
Last season, Minnesota finished third in the Western Conference. In their last game on October 25, they recorded a 117-115 victory against the Sacramento Kings in an away match, following a 103-110 loss to the LA Lakers at home in their season opener on October 22. The stats showed rebounds (41-38), turnovers (16-9), and three-pointers (20 made - 11 made). Rudy Gobert's screen assists were prominent, and when Julius Randle (33 points) played alongside Naz Reid (19 points, 13 rebounds) and Rudy Gobert, they showcased the power of their twin-tower setup. Anthony Edwards (32 points) and Mike Conley led the backcourt, while Dante DiVincenzo, who had a career-high season last year in New York, bounced back from a poor performance in the first game, providing a boost to the team. Additionally, the second unit showed high concentration defensively, contributing to the victory's success.
# Away Team: Toronto Raptors (1 win, 1 loss)
Toronto is on a back-to-back road trip. Last season, they finished 12th in the Eastern Conference. In their last game on October 26, they secured a 115-107 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at home, after losing 106-136 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their season opener on October 24. The stats reflected rebounds (57-27), turnovers (25-13), and three-pointers (6 made - 9 made). Starting big man Jakob Poeltl (19 points, 9 rebounds) held down the interior, and Scottie Barnes (27 points) emerged as the clutch player in pivotal moments of the game. Although Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett were absent, rookies Jamison Battle (12 points) and Jonathan Mogbo (12 points, 5 assists, 9 rebounds) provided a fresh spark for the team with their active play. The team also showed excellent teamwork with their tall forwards and good steals from backcourt players in their winning effort.
# Head-to-Head Characteristics
In the most recent matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors at home with a score of 133-85.
# Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves: No injuries
Toronto Raptors: Bruce Brown (C), RJ Barrett (A), Kelly Olynyk (B), Jakobe Walter (D), Immanuel Quickley (A - doubtful to play)
# Betting Recommendations
Toronto's performance on the back-to-back road trip is untrustworthy.
◎ Most Likely Choice => Minnesota Timberwolves Win
◎ Option Seeking Odds => Over