NBA: Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves cruise past Raptors
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-94, led by Anthony Edwards' 26 points. The win marks Minnesota's third consecutive victory, while Toronto suffered its first loss of the season.
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<p>Anthony Edwards scored 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.</p><p>LaMelo Ball finished with 15 points and eight assists for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row to start the season. Terrence Shannon Jr. also scored 15 points off the bench, and Jaden McDaniels recorded 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting.</p><p>Ja'Kobe Walter scored 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting to lead Toronto, which sustained its first loss after starting the season with back-to-back wins. RJ Barrett added 20 points, and Immanuel Quickley scored 19. Scottie Barnes was 0-for-12, including 0-for-5 from distance, in 28 minutes.</p><p>Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was scratched before the game because of swelling in his left knee.
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