Timberwolves beat Raptors 117-94 to stay unbeaten

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 117-94 in their home opener Sunday, improving to 3-0 and extending their unbeaten start to the season. Toronto, which began with two wins, dropped to 2-1. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 26 points in 27 minutes. The Timberwolves also got 15 points from LaMelo Ball, who played 16 minutes in his regular-season home debut, and 14 points from Jaden McDaniels. Minnesota shot 56% from the field and 48% from 3-point range, and outrebounded Toronto 49-34. The Raptors were without Kawhi Leonard, whom the team said was sidelined by swelling in his left knee. JaKobe Walter moved into the starting lineup and led Toronto with 22 points. R.J. Barrett scored 20, while Immanuel Quickley had 19. Minnesota took control with a 35-15 third quarter, turning an eight-point halftime lead into a 90-62 advantage. The Timberwolves had held Toronto to 9-for-29 shooting in the first quarter, including 1-for-10 from 3-point range. Their lead reached 32 points in the closing stages. Scottie Barnes went 0-for-12 from the field, including 0-for-5 on 3-pointers, in 28 minutes. Raptors coach Darko Rajaković said Minnesota had not done anything special to...