The Toronto Raptors will continue their mini two-game homestand when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors snapped a seven-game losing streak with a strong outing against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 18.
The Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back victories over the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings coming into this matchup.
The biggest news for this game will be the status of Scottie Barnes. He is officially ruled as questionable. Barnes was cleared for contact and all arrows point to him making a return to the court soon. He will likely be seen wearing eye protective as his eye is still red. Barnes has missed the team’s last 11 games with an orbital fracture due to a NIkola Jokic elbow to the face. If Barnes is back in the lineup, Ochai Agbaji is expected to slide back into a bench role.
Immanuel Quickley (elbow), D.J. Carton (ankle), Bruno Fernando (ankle), Kelly Olynyk (back) and Bruce Brown (knee) are all out for the Raptors.
Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter (shoulder) is questionable as he continues to tend to his AC joint injury.
The Timberwolves have two important role players on their injury report as Mike Conley (toe) and Donte DiVincenzo (back) are questionable to play.
These two teams last met on Oct. 26 when the Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 112-101. The highlight from this game for the Raptors was Gradey Dick who finished with 25 points. This started Dick’s impressive scoring run.
RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl were big in the Raptors game over Indiana so keep an eye on them tonight. Especially Poeltl who is coming off back-to-back 30-point performances. However, it will be a tough challenge for him going up against the defensive force that is Rudy Gobert.
Minnesota Timberwolves (8-6) vs. Toronto Raptors (3-12)
7:30 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 21, 2024
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV: Sportsnet
Projected Timberwolves Starting Lineup:
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Anthony Edwards
SF: Jaden McDaniels
PF: Julius Randle
C: Rudy Gobert
Key Reserves: Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, Jarace Walker
Projected Raptors Starting Lineup:
PG: Davion Mitchell
SG: Gradey Dick
SF: Ochai Agbaji
PF: RJ Barrett
C: Jakob Poeltl
Key Reserves: Chris Boucher, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle
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