LaMelo Ball needed less than 17 minutes to spark Timberwolves’ blowout win over Raptors

LaMelo Ball played just under 17 minutes due to foul trouble but sparked the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-94 blowout victory over the Toronto Raptors. Ball posted 15 points and eight assists while finishing with a game-high plus-33 rating. Minnesota moved to a 3-0 record on the season as Ball helped ignite an efficient offensive performance during his limited court time.

Writer Eamon Cassels highlights Ball's transformative impact on the Minnesota offense, noting the team was minus-10 during the 31 minutes he sat on the bench. Cassels argues that Ball's perimeter gravity, quick decision-making against Toronto's pressure, and playmaking alongside Anthony Edwards showcase the Timberwolves' high offensive ceiling.