The Raptors finish their three-game road trip in Minnesota on Thursday. After losing to the Nuggets in a thriller on Wednesday, the Raptors are trying to end a two-game losing streak.
Pascal Siakam READY, Anthony Edwards QUES for Raptors vs. Timberwolves game
This season, Toronto has gone on several extended losing streaks. The Raptors lost nine of eleven games in November and December and five of six in January. Since then, they’ve gone 4-for-6 in victories. On Monday, the Raptors prevailed over the Knicks in extra time.
Pascal Siakam faced the Knicks on a Monday and played for 46 minutes before getting ejected due to foul trouble. He had 20 points (on 7-of-19 shooting from the field, 0 of 7 from 3-point range, and 7 of 8 from the free throw line), eight boards, nine assists, and three blocks.
He single-handedly led his team to victory, nearly recording a triple-double while also blocking three shots. He has blocked shots in three straight games and scored 20 or more points in four of his last five games.
Injury reports: Dalano Banton (Hip) and Otto Porter Jr. (Foot).
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The T-wolves have had many three-game losing streaks this season. The Timberwolves were 16-15 after 31 games before losing six straight to end December. After winning six of their first seven games in January to get back to.500, they lost to Utah and Denver.
Injury reports: Austin Rivers (Knee), Rudy Gobert (Groin), Jordan McLaughlin (Calf) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Calf).
Rudy Gobert’s right groin injury is more serious than originally thought, so he will not play on Wednesday. He had been listed as “questionable,” but has now been ruled out. His next opportunity to suit up is today’s match against the Toronto Raptors.
Meanwhile, even though he’s nursing a hip injury, Anthony Edwards can play. Edwards has played through some hip pain in the last week or so, but he has still participated in every game this season.
