Schroder Scores 22 in Raptors Debut, Leading Team to 97-94 Victory Over Timberwolves

New Coach Darko Rajakovic Receives Victory in First Game as Raptors Outscore Timberwolves 24-20 in Final Quarter

In his debut for the Toronto Raptors, Dennis Schroder scored 22 points, leading the team to a 97-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes also had strong performances, scoring 20 and 17 points respectively, with Barnes also recording five blocks.
Despite a strong performance from the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards who led with 26 points and 14 rebounds, the team couldn't secure a victory, extending their losing streak north of the border to 19 games.
Raptors' new coach Darko Rajakovic earned a victory in his first game, with the team outscoring the Timberwolves 24-20 in the final quarter.
The game was closely contested, with the Raptors leading 53-51 at halftime, and Minnesota briefly taking a 74-73 lead in the third quarter before the Raptors regained control.