PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors will look to secure consecutive victories for the first time this season when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Coming off a dominant 130-119 win against Indiana where they scored a season-high 69 points in the opening half, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl combined for 69 points on excellent shooting efficiency. Toronto currently sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 3-12 record, ahead of only Philadelphia and Washington. The Raptors will be without key contributors Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown, while Ja'Kobe Walter, Kelly Olynyk, and Scottie Barnes remain sidelined with no clear return timeline. Minnesota arrives in Toronto seeking their third straight victory, something they have accomplished just once since the regular season began. The Timberwolves mounted an impressive second-half comeback against Phoenix led by Anthony Edwards' 20-point performance, capped off by Julius Randle's game-winning three-pointer. Edwards continues to lead the NBA in three-pointers made with 67 on the season, while Randle has been a reliable addition for Minnesota, recently posting a season-high 35 points. The Timberwolves enter this matchup at full strength against a depleted Raptors roster, positioning themselves as clear favorites to extend their winning streak with a routine victory in Toronto.