Raptors Road Woes Continue, Lose To Wolves

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Raptors Road Woes Continue, Lose to Wolves

The Toronto Raptors' struggles on the road continued on Wednesday night, as they suffered a 116-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. It was the Raptors' third loss in their last four games, and it was a frustrating one, with the team blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.

The Raptors were actually looking pretty good in the first half, thanks to some strong performances from OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet. The two stars were lights-out from the field, and the Raptors were able to build a comfortable lead going into the half. The Wolves, however, came out of the half with some fire in their bellies, and they quickly chipped away at Toronto's lead. By the end of the third quarter, the game was pretty much a tie, and then things went south for the Raptors in the fourth.

What Went Wrong?

To be honest, it was a combination of things. The Raptors just couldn't keep up with the Wolves' fast-paced offense. They were turning the ball over way too much, and they just looked lost on defense. The Wolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 31 points and 11 rebounds, just seemed to have more energy and focus. The Raptors, on the other hand, looked tired and a bit deflated.

The Struggle is Real

This road trip has been a tough one for the Raptors. They haven't been able to find their rhythm, and they're just not playing well as a team. They've got to figure out a way to turn things around quickly, especially since they still have a few more games on the road before they get to play in front of their home crowd again.

What's Next?

The Raptors will have a chance to get back on track this Saturday, as they face the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. It's a tough matchup, but hopefully, the Raptors will be able to find a way to pull off a win and get back on the winning track. The Raptors need to start making some noise on the road if they want to be considered contenders.

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