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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 things to watch for vs. the Toronto Raptors

By Trey Flynn

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena on October 22, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Scotiabank Arena on October 22, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Andrew Wiggins is questionable for tonight and is a game-time decision

While this may not seem like a big deal in terms of consequence tonight, Andrew Wiggins is the Wolves second leading scorer and is still a threat, regardless of your thoughts on his contract.

Wiggins has played missed one game in his entire career, he’s played and started three 82 game seasons and one 81 game season.

If Wiggins does indeed miss this game, you can expect Josh Okogie to get the starting spot alongside Jimmy Butler at the wing. However, it’s possible that head coach Tom Thibodeau may want some experience in the lineup and start Derrick Rose, as this game is really important for the Wolves to create a win streak.

If Andrew Wiggins does indeed play, as he’s shown the organization he does play with injuries in the past, he could be the key factor in this game.

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With Butler’s hands full with Leonard and the guards being busy with Lowry, Wigs could come through with a solid performance.

If you’re wondering why Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t been mentioned, it’s because I’m not too sure the Wolves trust Towns to be the man quite yet, he’s barely staying above 15 points per game and is getting destroyed defensively.

While I believe in Towns, it feels like Thibs is reluctant to live and die by KAT – at least that’s what it looks like.

The game will be played in Toronto at 6:30 pm CST.

Tune in to hopefully watch the Wolves get their third win of the season and tune in to our Dunking With Wolves twitter account to get some live updates.

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