In the NBA regular season, the Timberwolves won by an astonishing 48 points, completely crushing the Raptors and ending the game with a score of 133-85. Not only did it set the record for the largest winning margin in the history of the Timberwolves, but it also allowed the Raptors to swallow a bitter 15-game losing streak.
At the beginning of the game, the Timberwolves didn't seem to be fully in shape, and the Raptors took the lead, trailing by five points at one point. However, as the game progressed, the Timberwolves gradually found their rhythm and began to show strong team strength. They blossomed more on the offensive end, and they were unequivocal on the defensive end, gradually tying the score and overtaking it. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 23-19.
Heading into the second quarter, the Timberwolves were even better, leading the way with their sharp offense and solid defense. Edwards, in particular, scored 10 points in the quarter, including two accurate three-pointers, to help his team take a solid lead. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 58-40.
In the third quarter of the game, although the Timberwolves encountered some challenges at the beginning, the gap was narrowed to 16 points by the Raptors, but they quickly adjusted their state and played a wave of offensive climax, widening the gap again. Edwards came back in the quarter, scoring 12 points to help his team finish the quarter with a massive 91-58 advantage.
In the final quarter, the Timberwolves were in complete control of the game, maintaining an efficient offense and tight defense, making it almost impossible for the Raptors to organize an effective counterattack. Garza played well in this quarter, scoring 16 points and adding the icing on the cake to his team's victory. In the end, the Timberwolves easily defeated the Raptors with a score of 133-83, setting a record for a big victory in team history.
The victory in this game not only showed the strength of the Timberwolves' team, but also the outstanding individual ability of the players. Edwards had 28 points and 6 assists, Reed had 23 points and 7 rebounds, Gobert had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and Garza had 16 points, laying a solid foundation for the team's victory. The Raptors had Dick 16 points and 8 rebounds, Quickley 16 points, Nwora 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists, and Freeman Richty 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.