With the recent trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to New York, Anthony Edwards has stepped up as the primary scoring option for the Minnesota Timberwolves, boosting his scoring average from 25.9 points per game to 28.1.

In the deal that sent Towns to New York, the Timberwolves acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, with Randle contributing 21.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while DiVincenzo adds 9.4 points and 1.3 steals off the bench.

Edwards is not only scoring more but is also excelling in 3-point shooting, averaging 11.3 attempts per game and making 42.4% of those shots.

The Timberwolves are generating significant interest as they prepare to face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

In his previous eight matchups against the Raptors, Edwards has averaged 19.5 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are struggling this season due to injuries to key players, with Scottie Barnes playing only four games, Immanuel Quickley appearing in three, and Bruce Brown yet to make his season debut.

RJ Barrett has risen to the occasion in the absence of his injured teammates, recently scoring 39 points in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.