Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 5, 2026) | NBA News
The Toronto Raptors visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 5, 2026, at Target Center in a game that matters for both teams as the regular season moves toward its final stretch. Toronto enters with a 35-26 record and sits third in the Atlantic Division. Minnesota is 39-23 and remains in the playoff race in the Western Conference.Both teams are dealing with injuries that could affect the game. Toronto may be without its top scorer, while Minnesota is monitoring the status of its leading offensive player. The availability of those players will likely shape how the game is played.
Injury report for Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves (March 5, 2026)
Toronto Raptors will not have Collin Murray-Boyles, who is out with a left thumb contusion after leaving the previous game early. Brandon Ingram is listed as questionable because of a left thumb sprain. If he does not play, Toronto would lose its leading scorer. Chucky Hepburn remains out while recovering from knee surgery.Minnesota also has several players on the injury report. Anthony Edwards is questionable with a foot injury. Jaylen Clark is questionable due to illness. Joe Ingles will miss the game for personal reasons, which affects Minnesota’s wing depth.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Current rosters entering the matchup
Toronto’s roster after the 2026 trade deadline includes Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Colin Murray-Boyles, AJ Lawson, Alijah Martin, Jamison Battle, Chucky Hepburn, Garrett Temple, Chris Paul, Ochai Agbaji, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Mo Bamba.Minnesota’s roster includes Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Kyle Anderson, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu, Jaylen Clark, Joe Ingles, Bones Hyland, Julian Phillips, Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon Jr., Enrique Freeman, Joan Beringer, and Rocco Zikarsky.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-head history
Toronto has had the better results in this matchup over time. The Raptors lead the all-time regular season series 39-20.The teams have split their meetings this season at one win each. Minnesota won the most recent game on February 5 by a score of 128-126. Many recent games between these teams have been close.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Team statistical comparison
| Category | Raptors (35-26) | Timberwolves (39-23) |
| PPG | 114.0 | 119.7 |
| OPP PPG | ~113 (est.) | 114.8 |
| FG% | 47.3% | 48.4% |
| REB/G | 42.9 | 44.8 |
| AST/G | 29.1 | 26.5 |
Toronto averages 114.0 points per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from three-point range. The team also averages 29.1 assists and 8.6 steals per game.Minnesota averages 119.7 points per game and shoots 48.4 percent from the field. The Timberwolves average 44.8 rebounds and 5.7 blocks per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Key players to watch (March 5, 2026)
Brandon Ingram leads Toronto with 21.9 points per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field. Scottie Barnes averages 19.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. Immanuel Quickley averages 17.5 points and 6.0 assists. Jakob Poeltl averages 7.4 rebounds per game.Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota’s offense when available. Rudy Gobert handles rim protection and rebounding. Julius Randle provides scoring and rebounding in the frontcourt. Naz Reid adds versatility, and Donte DiVincenzo gives the team shooting from the bench.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game outlook and betting line (March 5, 2026)
Minnesota enters the game favored by 4.5 points. The projected total is 225.5.If Edwards and Ingram both play, the game could be high scoring. If either player misses the game, the pace may slow and the focus could shift to defense. Toronto will rely on balanced scoring, while Minnesota will look to take advantage of playing at home.
