Raptors vs Timberwolves Preview: NBA Records, Form and Head-to-Head
Raptors vs Timberwolves (TOR vs MIN) is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, tipping off Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This preview covers both teams’ records so far this season, their home/road splits and head-to-head results from 2025-26, and what to watch in this game. All data is current as of 2026-10-24 and comes from official box scores via balldontlie.
Records so far this season: Raptors 2-0 (2 games); Timberwolves 2-0 (2 games). The sample is still small, so the figures below are mainly from the 2025-26 regular season and serve as background only.
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Raptors vs Timberwolves game information
| Tip-off (ET) | Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM |
| Tip-off (UTC) | Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 23:00 |
| Competition | 2026-27 NBA regular season |
| Away | Toronto Raptors (TOR) |
| Home | Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN) |
Toronto Raptors: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Raptors played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 46-36, scoring 114.6 points per game and allowing 111.8, for a net of 2.8. Combined scoring in their games averaged 226.4 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 46-36 | 114.6 | 111.8 |
| Home | 41 | 24-17 | 115.3 | 110.8 |
| Road | 41 | 22-19 | 114.0 | 112.8 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 6-4 | 119.8 | 107.6 |
They recorded 24-17 at home and 22-19 on the road, averaging 1.3 more points per game at home. Raptors is the visiting team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 3-4 across 7 games, averaging 110.1 points and allowing 111.9. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.
Minnesota Timberwolves: 2025-26 regular season in review
The Timberwolves played 82 games in the 2025-26 regular season and finished 49-33, scoring 118.0 points per game and allowing 114.6, for a net of 3.4. Combined scoring in their games averaged 232.6 points, which is the starting point for any totals read.
| 2025-26 regular season | Games | Record | PPG | Opp PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full season | 82 | 49-33 | 118.0 | 114.6 |
| Home | 41 | 26-15 | 114.8 | 111.1 |
| Road | 41 | 23-18 | 121.2 | 118.2 |
| Final 10 games | 10 | 5-5 | 115.2 | 115.5 |
They recorded 26-15 at home and 23-18 on the road, averaging 6.4 fewer points per game at home. Timberwolves is the home team in this matchup. They reached the playoffs and finished 6-6 across 12 games, averaging 108.2 points and allowing 114.1. The sample is limited and the figures are listed here as fact.
Raptors vs Timberwolves head-to-head last season
The two teams met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Raptors won 0 and Timberwolves won 2.
| Date | Home | Away | Score (home-away) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Timberwolves | Raptors | 115-107 | Timberwolves |
| 2026-02-04 | Raptors | Timberwolves | 126-128 | Timberwolves |
2 games are a limited sample, and both rosters changed in the offseason. This record reflects last season’s matchup results and does not establish that the same pattern will continue this season.
What to watch in this game
- Tempo gap: combined scoring averaged 226.4 points in Raptors games and 232.6 in Timberwolves games last season, a gap of 6.2. Which way this one trends is the first readable signal.
- Fourth quarters: last season Raptors averaged 26.4 points and allowed 26.6 in the fourth; Timberwolves averaged 29.5 and allowed 28.4.
- Early-season sample: records this early are a small sample. A game or two can swing on scheduling, injuries and rotation changes, so judge each team alongside last season’s numbers and the games still to come.
- Injuries and starters: this preview does not speculate on player availability or projected lineups. Consult the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What time do the Raptors and Timberwolves tip off?
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Is this a regular-season or preseason game?
This is a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game, and the result counts toward both teams’ regular-season records.
How did these two teams fare against each other last season?
They met 2 times in the 2025-26 regular season: Raptors won 0, Timberwolves won 2. Scores: 115-107, 126-128. That is a 2-game sample and both rosters changed over the summer, so treat it as background only.
Can last season’s numbers predict this game?
Only to a limited extent. Last season’s numbers reflect last season’s rosters. After summer trades, signings and draft picks, both teams need to be reassessed as this season’s games come in.
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Data current as of 2026-10-24, from official box scores via balldontlie. Advanced metrics, injury reports and starting lineups are not included. This article is a pre-game data summary and does not constitute betting advice. You must be of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction.