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Timberwolves prepare for visit from Gary Trent Jr., Raptors

Toronto has been struggling and is last in the Atlantic Division, but former Apple Valley star Gary Trent Jr. has been having a solid season.

By Star Tribune staff

January 19, 2023 at 6:43PM
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Raptors guard and former Apple Valley star Gary Trent Jr. (shown being fouled by the Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels in a February 2022 game) is averaging 18.5 points per game this season. (Andy Clayton-King, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Toronto at Timberwolves

Thursday, 7 p.m., Target Center

TV: BSN Extra Radio: 830-AM

Game preview: The Raptors (20-25) are last in the Atlantic Division. … F Pascal Siakam leads the team in scoring (25.5) and rebounding (8.2). G Gary Trent Jr., a former Apple Valley standout, averages 18.5 points. Trent could become a free agent at season's end and has been the subject of trade talk. … The Wolves are 12-13 at home all-time against the Raptors, but only 4-23 in Toronto. … First meeting of the year between the teams. ... Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (hip), C Rudy Gobert (groin), F Tayshaun Prince (ankle) and G Austin Rivers (knee) are questionable.

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