Imagine this: a thrilling NBA showdown where a team claws back from an 18-point deficit to snatch victory in the final moments. That's exactly what happened when the Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Toronto Raptors on February 4, 2026, in a heart-stopping 128-126 win. But here's where it gets controversial—was it the Timberwolves' resilience or the Raptors' late-game mistakes that decided the outcome? Let’s dive in.
Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves' star, delivered a clutch performance, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. His driving layup with 2:26 left gave Minnesota their first lead since the second quarter, a moment that shifted the game’s momentum. Bones Hyland chipped in 20 points, while Jaden McDaniels (19 points), Naz Reid (17 points), and Julius Randle (17 points) all played pivotal roles. Donte DiVincenzo added 15 points, and Rudy Gobert secured 10 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Timberwolves improve to 14-5 against Eastern Conference teams.
The Raptors, however, didn’t go down without a fight. Brandon Ingram led with 25 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that wasn’t enough to avoid their fourth loss in five home games. Immanuel Quickley scored 23, and Scottie Barnes posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili (14 points), RJ Barrett (13 points), and Collin Murray-Boyles (13 points) also contributed, but Toronto’s seven turnovers in the final period—leading to 11 Timberwolves points—proved costly.
And this is the part most people miss—Edwards’ efficiency inside the arc (10/15) and at the free-throw line (7/10) offset his struggles from three-point range (1/8). Meanwhile, the Raptors’ absence of guard Ochai Agbaji, who wasn’t with the team ahead of the trade deadline, might have left a gap in their lineup.
This win marked Minnesota’s fifth in six games and ended a four-game losing streak in Toronto. Looking ahead, the Timberwolves host New Orleans on Friday, while the Raptors face Chicago on Thursday. Here’s the question for you: Did the Timberwolves earn this win, or did the Raptors give it away? Let’s debate in the comments!
