Timberwolves are coming together and look dangerous for the playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won five straight games and are 6-1 since the All-Star break, and players and coach say the team is coalescing after recent roster moves and a strong 115-107 win over the Toronto Raptors.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown clearer cohesion as the playoffs approach. They posted a 115-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors that featured a 35-22 third quarter and energetic team play. Players and coach described the group as coming together after roster additions and the All-Star break. The Wolves have a multi-game winning streak and sit third in the Western Conference. Key facts: - The Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 115-107; the third quarter was 35-22, the team shot 51% overall and 42% from three, and it committed one turnover in the second half. - Minnesota’s record is 40-23; the team has won five straight games and is 6-1 since the All-Star break. - Individual lines in the Toronto game included Anthony Edwards with 22 points, Rudy Gobert with 18 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocks, Julius Randle with 17 points and eight rebounds, and Ayo Dosunmu with 13 points, three steals and a plus-25 in 27 minutes. Edwards also scored 41 points against the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the week and is the All-Star Game MVP. - Recent roster moves mentioned are Ayo Dosunmu arriving from Chicago, the return of Mike Conley, and the acquisition of Kyle Anderson on a buyout. - The regular season has 19 games remaining for the Wolves, including 11 road games and only three matchups against teams described as tanking. Summary: Players and coach say the team’s chemistry and depth have improved, and recent performances have produced a sustained winning run. The Wolves face a challenging closing schedule with 19 regular-season games left, and that stretch will determine how the current momentum carries into the playoffs.